Seattle Food Contamination Claims
Food contamination or food poisoning can be dangerous and deadly. While some instances of food poisoning cause only minor illness, others create long-term health problems, hospitalization and organ failure.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of food contamination in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Edmonds, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Renton, Lynnwood, Federal Way, Burien, Everett, Auburn, Kent, Issaquah, Tacoma or anywhere in Washington State, and you need legal representation or advice, do not wait. Contact Kenneth Selander, Jr. by calling 1-866-681-0002 toll-free or submit an online contact form.
What causes food contamination?
Food becomes contaminated when improperly handled during the growing, processing, distribution or preparation process.
Contamination can come from fruit pickers who fail to wash their hands when handling raw produce, polluted water supplies, canned food items sold after the expiration date or fresh foods allowed to sit without refrigeration. Bacteria such as E. Coli, Salmonella, Shigella or Listeria can grow in contaminated food, causing physical illness in those who consume tainted items.
While food poisoning can affect nearly anyone, not all individuals who consume contaminated food will be affected in the same way. Small children are especially vulnerable to the E.Coli bacteria, and the same spoiled hamburger meat that causes stomach discomfort in an adult may cause organ failure in a three-year-old. Pregnant women who consume foods tainted by Listeria may experience miscarriage. So if you suspect you've suffered serious illness or injury from food contamination, it’s important to seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of Food Poisoning
Food poisoning causes a variety of symptoms, but most food-related illnesses appear very similar to an intestinal virus, and can include:
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Dehydration
- Shock
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Our Experience
Kenneth Selander, Jr. of Selander O’Brien PLLC has represented injury victims in Washington for more than two decades and we’ve handled a number of food contamination claims. One client suffered from scromboid poisoning after eating a tuna sandwich – which was later discovered to have been made with fish spoiled by sitting too long on the dock. We helped him recover the damages needed to pay for his medical bills, and he has fully recovered as a result.
Food contamination can be difficult to prove; insurers for restaurants, grocery stores or other distributors may try to claim your illness was the result of the flu instead of food poisoning. In order to successfully win a food contamination claim, you need an experienced legal team familiar with Washington liability law and food contamination cases.
With more than 20 years of experience in all kinds of injury claims, Kenneth Selander, Jr. has built his reputation aggressively and ethically fighting for the legal rights of victims and their families. In fact, Washington Law & Politics Magazine has named Kenneth Selander, Jr. a SuperLawyer. That award is conferred on only the top 5% of attorneys in Washington State.
Our Commitment
When you contact the law firm of Selander O'Brien PLLC, you ensure that your case receives the full commitment of a skilled legal team. We handle each case on an individual basis, and we treat you and your family with the respect and compassion you deserve. Our clients appreciate our straightforward approach. Here's what
one client said: "Ken is an Attorney with a heart, he's fair, realistic, knowledgeable, aware of the current situations with the courts and case histories (i.e. market value for cases), keeps his clients informed and teaches them as they go through the process. He's an Attorney with a human touch."
If you or a loved one has been injured because of food contamination in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Edmonds, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Renton, Lynnwood, Federal Way, Burien, Everett, Auburn, Kent, Issaquah, Tacoma or anywhere in Washington State, and you need legal representation or advice, contact Kenneth Selander, Jr. by calling 1-866-681-0002 or submit an online contact form. We do not charge attorney fees unless we recover damages for your case.
