Food Poisoning

    PHOENIX, AZ, June 04, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Millions of Americans eat out every day at various restaurants throughout the country. It is of no surprise that the numbers of food poisoning cases are in the thousands, and some of these cases lead to death. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention they estimate that in the United States food poisoning cause 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations and up to 5,000 deaths each year. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a food poisoning case and want to receive compensation for your suffering, you should contact an Arizona personal injury attorney today.

There are many cases of food poisoning that go unreported because of the lack of severity in the Food poisoning can be very uncomfortable and painful, and can lead to a variety of injuries. Some of these injuries include:

Food Poisoning Injuries

• Abdominal cramps
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Dehydration
• Spontaneous abortion
• Death
• Bacterial Infections
• Kidney failure
• Death

While food poisoning may be very complicated to prove and difficult to distinguish the cause, there are many ways to help establish your case against the restaurant owner, food distributer or even farm owner where the food source came from. All these individuals are potentially responsible for your pain and suffering. Some potential causes of food poisoning include:

Causes of food poisoning

• Food handlers not washing their hands properly after using the bathroom.
• Food handlers having infections themselves and contaminating the food with contact.
• Improperly packaging the food at the wrong temperatures.
• Pesticides used on foods and vegetables
• Not cooking the food properly
• Parasites, viruses and bacteria coming into contact with the food.

Depending on the severity of the food poisoning, the costly consequences can range drastically. Some consequences of being inconvenienced and hurt by food poisoning include:

The consequences of food poisoning

• Medical expenses
• Funeral Costs
• Lifelong medical treatment costs

According the Maricopa government website, there are many ways to prevent becoming a victim of food poisoning. Some of these steps include:

Preventing food poisoning

• Wash hands with warm soapy water after using the toilet and before handling and eating food.
• Wash hands, utensils, cutting boards, and counters immediately after handling and preparing meat.
• Keep cold foods at less than 45 degree temperatures and hot foods more than 140 degrees.
• Cook all meats thoroughly so the meat juices run clear, not bloody.
• Know where the foods are coming from and purchase only from refutable firms.
• DO NOT prepare foods for others when you have symptoms of diarrhea, jaundice, fever and vomiting.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

Although restaurants may be legally required to follow these safety precautions, they do not always do so. Going to a restaurant should be an enjoyable and pleasant experience, and should not result in the anguish that food poisoning can cause. Although it would be ideal if the restaurants in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, and Scottsdale were not at risk, unfortunately the food poisoning cases in those areas are just as prominent. If you have suffered countless inconveniences due to being food poisoned at a local restaurant, you should contact an Arizona personal injury lawyer to discuss your options for compensation. For more information: www.solomonrelihan.com.

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