Food Poisoning

Every time we eat out at a restaurant, we expect for the food we consume to be unspoiled, adequately cleaned, and thoroughly cooked. When shopping for groceries, we check expiration dates and labels in order to ensure that the goods we purchase are safe. If these food providers fail to follow through on their duties to deliver harmless edibles to their consumers, then many may be put at risk of developing food poisoning.

Symptoms of Food Poisoning

Depending on the severity of the infection, food poisoning can be quite mild or it can seriously endanger the well-being of its victims. Despite this wide intensity range, however, there are a number of symptoms that affect most food poisoning sufferers:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Stomach cramps and pain
• Fever
• Fatigue

The harshness of these complications differs from case to case. In more serious situations, patients may become very dehydrated, vomit blood, and require medical attention.

Causes of Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is caused by a bacterial, viral, or parasite infection. These microorganisms reside in contaminated food or beverage products, such as dirty water, undercooked meats, poorly cleaned produce, and spoiled goods. Symptoms typically last for one or two days, although in serious situations, they may persist for longer periods of time.

Restaurants and food product companies have the responsibility of delivering safe edibles to their customers. Failure to do so will hold them liable for any injuries or illnesses that result.

Contact Us

If you have suffered food poisoning as the result of another party’s negligence, then you may have the right to claim damages. Contact the Las Vegas personal injury lawyers of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. today at 702-888-2222 to speak with an attorney about your legal options.