Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers is actively representing those who have developed hepatitis A infections after consuming contaminated food. Call us today for a free case evaluation if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with hepatitis A after eating contaminated food.
Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers has represented victims of food poisoning since 1990. We have recovered over $750,000,000 on behalf of our clients. Our vast experience in handling food poisoning cases means we can obtain the largest possible recovery for you. Whether your food poisoning was the result of a food handler like a food service employee mishandling food, undercooked food, or food that was contaminated before it even reached a store or restaurant, we know how to prove that your illness was the result of someone else’s negligence.
Call us today for a free consultation or text us from this page if you or a loved one developed hepatitis A after consuming contaminated food. You may also fill out the free case evaluation form on this page. We won’t charge you a fee to represent you until and unless we obtain a financial recovery for you.
Can You Sue Someone for Giving You Hepatitis A?
You can file a lawsuit for exposure to hepatitis A through food if you are diagnosed with hepatitis A after consuming contaminated food. You can sue somebody for causing you to be infected with hepatitis A if you are able to prove that their negligence directly led to you being infected. An example would be a restaurant’s food handler not washing their hands properly, contaminating your food, leading you to contracting hepatitis A. In this circumstance, you would likely have a valid lawsuit against the restaurant.
Key points which you should consider include:
- Proving negligence: You will have to be able to prove that whoever caused you to be infected was negligent in order to win your lawsuit. Negligence means they did not take reasonable precautions in order to prevent the virus from being transmitted.
- Transmission route: The virus is usually transmitted through contaminated water or food. Identifying your infection’s source is critical to building a strong case against any responsible party.
- Possible defendants: Depending upon the circumstances, you could sue an individual food handler, food processing company, restaurant or other entity in the food chian should they be deemed responsible for contamination.
- Damages which you can claim: Should your lawsuit be successful, you may recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering caused by your infection.
If you think your hepatitis A infection was the result of the negligence of someone else, it’s vital to talk to an attorney who handles food poisoning and personal injury cases in order to assess the options you have.
Lawsuits may be filed against food companies, restaurants and additional entities over hepatitis A in food. Examples of companies who have been sued over hepatitis A outbreaks include:
- Costco: Costco was sued over a hepatitis A outbreak involving frozen strawberries in 2023.
- FreshKampo: FreshKampo was sued over strawberries causing hepatitis A infection in 2022.
- McDonald’s: McDonald’s was sued in 2009 after people were exposed to the hepatitis A virus due to an infected employee in an Illinois McDonalds.
- Chipotle: In 2008, over 20 people were infected with hepatitis A after consuming food from a California Chipotle, leading to lawsuits.
A lawyer at our firm can file a lawsuit on your behalf. Most of our cases settle out of court. However, if negotiations fail, we can represent you in court in order to recover financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering and more.
We can identify who is responsible for your infection, a key step towards recover financial compensation for you.
In order to win a lawsuit over hepatitis A, you will need to be able to prove that:
- A defendant was responsible for you getting infected
- You were harmed by the infection
- You suffered damages like lost wages, pain, suffering or medical expenses
We can help you prove all of the above, whether you got infected due to contaminated food or a grocery store, restaurant or food processor.
The symptoms of food poisoning may take hours, days or weeks to appear once you have consumed contaminated food. Defendants might claim that your symptoms were the result of something else you consumed. Our experienced food poisoning attorneys can build a case for you which is strong and compelling. Call us today for a free consultation.
What Compensation Can You Get for Food Poisoning?
If you are able to successfully prove that you developed food poisoning as a result of the negligence of someone else, you may qualify for financial compensation. This may include compensation for:
- Medical expenses: You are probably already facing medical bills as a result of the hepatitis A virus. In addition, you might require future treatment for hepatitis A which will lead to more bills. Our law firm can help you recover compensation for all past and future medical expenses related to your infection. This includes reimbursement for healthcare needs such as prescription medications, hospitalization and medical treatment.
- Lost wages: We can help you recover financial compensation for any time you missed from your work because of recovery and illness. This means that if you had to take time off because you were too sick to work, we can help you recover the wages you lost. If you had to take time off to receive medical treatment, we can help you recover the wages you lost.
- Loss of Earning Capacity: Should your hepatitis A infection lead to a permanent disability, this may represent a reduction or loss of your earning capacity which we can recover financial compensation for.
- Pain and Suffering: We can help you recover compensation for the emotional distress and physical pain that you endured due to hepatitis A. We have been accurately calculating the pain and suffering of food poisoning victims for over 30 years and helping victims take legal recourse and recover fair compensation for their pain and suffering.
- Wrongful Death: If you have lost a loved one to a hepatitis A infection, no amount of financial compensation will be able to bring your loved one back. Compensation, however, can help your family avoid having to endure financial hardship because of the loss of your loved one. We can get you compensated for the loss of your loved one’s income, love, companionship, household services and spousal benefits. We can get you compensated for the pain and suffering your loved one went through prior to passing, the medical bills your loved one incurred prior to passing, and your loved one’s funeral and burial costs. We can make sure you are compensated for the grieving and suffering you have gone through due to losing your loved one.
- Punitive Damages: When reckless conduct or gross negligence leads to food poisoning, we help victims recover punitive damages which are intended to punish defendants, deter future similar conduct and maximize our clients’ recoveries.
Additional damages you may qualify for include travel expenses, attorney and court fees, in-home rehabilitation, and transportation assistance regarding getting to medical appointments.
How much compensation you’ll qualify for will vary depending on the circumstances of your case. Your case may be worth a few thousand dollars or it may be worth over $500,000. How much compensation you’ll be eligible for will depend on your claim’s strength, your injuries’ severity, and more.
Call a lawyer at our firm today for a free consultation in order to receive a better estimate of the possible value of your case.
What Should I Do If I Got Hepatitis A From Strawberries?
If you suspect you have developed hepatitis A after eating contaminated food, you should:
- Obtain immediate medical attention: The first thing you should do is get better. While the symptoms of hepatitis A typically last around eight weeks, less than 0.02 percent of people with hepatitis A die from it. While there is no specific treatment for the condition, a medical professional can advise you how to maintain comfort during the recovery process and make sure your nutritional balance is preserved.
- Preserve the leftover food: Make sure you preserve and isolate the food you consumed so it be lab-tested for the presence of hepatitis A. You should also preserve the packaging the product came in, including its bar code, as this can aid in tracing the product.
- Preserve your proof of purchase: If you can, preserve your receipt or your credit card records. This can prove where and when you bought the food.
- Call your local health department: You should file a report with your local or county health department. This could let you know about similar incidents to yours. It may also lead to the department starting an investigation into a possible hepatitis A outbreak.
- Keep records of your losses: Keep receipts of tests, doctor visits, insurance statements, credit card bills and medication purchases. Document all of the days you miss from work due to your hepatitis A, as well as any wages you lose.
- Call Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers: A food poisoning lawyer at Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers can assist you with filing a claim against those responsible for your hepatitis A and ensure you receive adequate compensation for your losses and suffering.
Hepatitis A Symptoms
Hepatitis A is a virus which can be found in food. It can be the result of eating food that has been improperly cooked, stored, handled or prepared. It can also be the result of consuming undercooked or raw eggs or meat, or drinking unpasteurized juice or milk.
It attacks the liver. It may cause symptoms such as fever, vomiting and nausea. Its incubation period may be long. Symptoms can take as long as 50 days to appear.
The symptoms of hepatitis A, according to the CDC, include:
- Lack of hunger
- Yellow eyes or skin from impaired liver function
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Light-colored stools
- Dark urine
- Fatigue
- Pain in the joints
You should seek immediate medical assistance if you think you may have been exposed to hepatitis A. While cases of hepatitis A have fallen dramatically since the introduction of the hepatitis A vaccine, the virus can still cause very serious symptoms. While hepatitis A does not cause chronic liver disease, it can lead to acute liver failure, a potentially fatal condition.
Is There A Time Limit To File A Strawberry Recall Lawsuit?
Food poisoning cases are classified as personal injury cases in California. In California, the statute of limitations is two years after the date of the injury. This means you have two years from when you ate the food that caused your hepatitis A to file a lawsuit.
It takes a considerable amount of time to build a convincing case in a personal injury lawsuit. You should not expect great results if you wait until the very last minute to start putting together a case. Because of this, you should call us today for a free consultation if you or a loved one developed hepatitis A after eating contaminated food. Calling us today gives us as much time as possible to put together a convincing case for you and ensure it is filed on time.
How Much Does a Hepatitis A Lawyer Cost?
You will never owe us any money out of your own pocket for us to represent you. That’s because we don’t charge a fee until and unless we win your case, and the only fee we charge is a percentage of any financial recovery we obtain for you.
How Will I Know The Status Of My Case?
At Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers, we take pride in keeping in constant contact with clients. From the moment you get a hold of us, our staff and attorneys will be available at any time to update you on your case status. We encourage you to contact the lawyer, paralegal or assistant who is working on your case whenever you have a question.
What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need to Sue a Food Company?
Should you be considering filing a lawsuit against a food company, you should consult with a personal injury lawyer or a food law lawyer.
Personal injury attorneys can help you to determine if your case is valid, collect evidence, prepare a lawsuit and file a lawsuit. They will also be able to negotiate a settlement or represent you at trial.
Food law attorneys can help you to collect evidence, give you legal advice, and assess your damages’ value. They can help you to explore alternative options for dispute resolution such as arbitration or mediation.
The lawyers at our firm are both experienced personal injury attorneys and food law attorneys. We have been helping injured clients and food poisoning victims since 1990.
Can I Sue My College for Giving Me Food Poisoning?
Yes, you may be able to sue your college over food poisoning should you be able to prove your college negligently failed to provide safe food. Colleges are duty-bound to make sure the food that they serve is hygienically prepared and safe. Should you be able to prove that your college or your college’s employees did not meet this standard, it might be that you have valid grounds to file a lawsuit.
You’ll need to be able to prove that:
- Food was contaminated
- You were sickened by the contamination
- Your illness led to quantifiable harm, like lost income, medical bills, pain or suffering
You may also be able to sue any company who processed the contaminated food. Some cases may involve multiple defendants.
A food poisoning lawsuit can be challenging and complicated to win. Call an experienced personal injury attorney at our firm today for a free consultation.
How Hard Is It to Prove Food Poisoning?
It can be difficult to prove food poisoning since:
- Identifying the source: Pinpointing the exact food which sickened you can be difficult, especially when you eat throughout your day or if your symptoms appear many days later.
- Timely evidence collection: It is vital to promptly collect evidence, like saving samples of food or going through medical tests in order to identify the responsible pathogen.
- Showing causation: You need to be able to prove that you ate contaminated food and that the food sickened you.
- Showing damages: You need to be able to prove that your food poisoning led to you suffering damages, like medical bills, lost income, pain or suffering.
It can sometimes be easier to prove that food poisoning occurred when many others have gotten sickened from consuming the same food.
If you have contracted food poisoning, consider seeking out legal advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer at our firm. We can help you to navigate the legal process, negotiate with defendants and their insurance companies, and, if need be, represent you at trial. Call us today for a free consultation.
Why Hire a Hepatitis a Food Poisoning Attorney at Our Firm?
We have over three decades of experience in the field of food safety. We have successfully handled countless food poisoning cases. We know how to hold companies responsible for food poisoning outbreaks. We have the resources and skill to handle your food poisoning case.
We can provide you with:
- A free consultation where we perform a case analysis and give you advice
- Guidance regarding what questions you should ask doctors and what medical tests you should request
- Assistance with interacting with health departments, to ensure you receive concrete, clear answers
- A scientific, methodical approach to assessing your case and collecting evidence
- Personal attention from attorneys who care about the well-being of you and your family
If you have contracted hepatitis A from contaminated food, you need lawyers with proven results, technical know-how and experience. You need Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers.
Call us today for a free consultation. You may qualify for financial compensation.
