Fatal Food
Dining out is a way of life for some and a luxury for others. Cooking at home is a way of life for many families, too, particularly in these trying economic times. In both situations, though, a person is reliant upon another party to provide or prepare food that is safe for consumption. Occasionally, however, a restaurant, farm, ranch, or food manufacturer will supply a dangerous dish or ingredient that endangers the health of the person who eats it. Tragically, the illnesses or other acute responses to a defective or harmful food product can result in an individual’s wrongful death.
If your loved one has been taken too soon because he or she ate poisonous or otherwise hazardous food, then you may wish to pursue legal action. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to speak with an experienced attorney about the appropriateness and potential benefits of a civil suit.
Deadly Dangers
There is often little or no warning that a particular food will subject a person to serious injury or death until it is already too late. But if meat is obviously spoiled, for example, a person will choose to discard it rather than cooking it. Unsafe food preparation and storage can prove fatal under the following circumstances:
- Dishes that are toxic (like blowfish) are not prepared properly
- Meats are not heated thoroughly enough
- E. Coli or other dangerous bacteria are present
- Foods contain undocumented allergens
- A chef prepares food without regard to a diner’s warning of allergic reaction
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There is no reason to pretend that a lawsuit will make everything better. Your tragic loss is irreversible, and we understand that. Yet our experience has shown us that the financial resources gained can go a long way toward paying for funeral costs, therapy, and other unforeseen expenses. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 610-667-7511 for the assistance you need in this difficult time.