Baton Rouge Food Poisoning & Food Safety Lawyers

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 48 million foodborne illnesses are reported each year. Of these, 128,000 people are hospitalized and 3,000 people are killed. With statistics like this, cases of food poisoning seem fairly common. From E. Coli in ground beef to under-prepared food in restaurants, food poisoning is a preventable illness. If you or a family member has gotten a foodborne illness it is important to understand your rights according to Louisiana state law.

Since 2000, Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers has fought for Louisiana residents in food poisoning cases and other personal injury cases. Our proven track record has obtained thousands of dollars in damages for our clients. Contact us today to learn more if our experienced injury attorneys can help with your case.

Proving Food Poisoning Lawsuits

Unlike many other types of personal injury, food poisoning can be a difficult case to prove in court. Under Louisiana law, a person who suffered from food poisoning must prove three things in order to have a successful claim:

•	Fault – The person selling or processing the food was negligent in the processing,
	packaging, storage, preparation or handling of the item.
•	Causation – Due to the negligence of the food seller or preparer the food was 
	contaminated and caused the foodborne illness.
•	Damages – Because of the illness caused by the contaminated food, the victim 
	was harmed and suffered losses.

If all three of these areas can be proven, the victim of food poisoning may be eligible for monetary compensation. For this reason, before you pursue a food poisoning case it is important to consult an experienced food poisoning and food safety attorney.

Louisiana Food Safety Lawyers in Baton Rouge

At Calahan Law, our team of aggressive and experienced personal injury attorneys has handled numerous food poisoning and food safety lawsuits. We have the knowledge to know if your food poisoning case has a chance to win and the determination to see it all the way to trial if needed. Call Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers at 225-387-2323 or fill out our Case Evaluation Form and speak to a professional personal injury attorney today.