Proven Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyers in Salt Lake City
No one wants to live in fear of food poisoning, but major cases in recent years have received considerable media coverage and made awareness of these dangers a necessity. One form of food poisoning with known deadly consequences is Escherichia coli bacteria, commonly referred to as E. coli.
At Eisenberg & Gilchrist, our attorneys stand ready to take aggressive legal action against growers, food processing companies, retailers and restaurants that expose people to E. coli or other food poisoning. If you or a family member is a victim of this type of negligence, please turn to us for a free consultation and caring legal counsel.
Knowledge of Food Poisoning and Its Causes
E. coli is an extremely toxic bacteria found most often in contaminated beef, lettuce or spinach. Preventing potentially deadly exposure requires diligent handling of produce throughout the entire food delivery chain and thorough cooking of beef. Negligence in complying with critical food safety regulations can take many forms, including:
- Allowing exposure of produce to E. coli during growing, packaging or distribution processes
- Failure to adequately clean and disinfect work areas in processing plants, restaurants or retail food stores
- Allowing cross-contamination from a single lettuce or spinach leaf to a large amount of food intended for consumption
As recent cases have shown, ingesting certain strains of E. coli bacteria can lead to extreme illness and death. If a physical recovery is possible, that recovery is likely to be lengthy and extremely costly.
Extensive Resources and Determination to Win Maximum Compensation
Food poisoning litigation requires a law firm with significant experience and resources, both for conducting complex investigations and presenting compelling evidence of negligence. Our lawyers are adept at calling on the right medical and public health experts and pursuing every available legal angle to recover maximum compensation for our clients — including uncovering gross negligence that can lead to awards of substantial punitive damages.
If you have been the victim of E. coli poisoning or any form of food poisoning in Utah, please contact us now.
