Hotel Room Service Food Poisoning Lawsuit Attorney

Food poisoning is quite common at restaurants and hotels, as there are many ways that food and beverages, including water, can be contaminated. The contamination can happen at any point while the food is being harvested or processed. That’s why safe food handling practices are essential when it comes to cooking and storing food meant for hotel guests. Tainted food at a hotel may be attributed to a variety of causes, such as:

• Failure to wash / clean the food thoroughly
• Not washing hands or washing them thoroughly enough before handling food
• Not cooking certain foods like meat and poultry to a specific temperature
• Unsafe storage practices, like failing to bring the food to room temperature before putting in the fridge or freezer
• Unsanitary conditions in the kitchen and storage areas, like presence of cockroaches and mice

Please note that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a list of safe food handling practices that must be followed by businesses like supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels that offer room service. If a business fails to comply with these standards, they are putting many people at risk of being harmed or killed from a foodborne illness.

Believe it or not, around 5,000 people die every year in the U.S. due to an illness caused by contaminated food. Thankfully, news stories, social media, and other sources of information have educated the public on how to handle food safely and what to look out for when they’re dining out. However, we can’t control the businesses that handle food we order and consume. From workers that don’t wash their hands to the presence of rodents, the possibility of food poisoning exists at many of the finest establishments.

An estimated 76 million people come into contact with some type of foodborne illness every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of these cases, approximately 300,000 people were hospitalized due to the presence of E.Coli, Listeria, and other bacteria in their system.

If you are a victim of hotel room service food poisoning, you should report the incident to the health department. Additionally, make sure to contact a food poisoning lawsuit attorney to discuss your rights and legal options.

• Botulism – a foodborne illness caused by Clostridium botulinum, which is found in dirt, air, and water. Contamination generally happens when bacteria develop in canned goods, like meat and vegetables. Discarding bulging canned goods or ones that are expired can help prevent botulism.
• Shigellosis – an illness triggered by a germ known as shigella. The infection is spread through germs on people’s hands and usually results in severe diarrhea. Around 25,000 cases are reported annually in the U.S., but the actual count is believed to be much higher.
• Salmonella – a potentially deadly bacterium that has over 2,000 variations. Usually found in meat and animal products like pork, beef, eggs, and dairy, salmonella is responsible for thousands of deaths every year in the United States.
• Hepatitis A – a form of hepatitis that causes liver damage and death. The virus that causes the disease is spread through water or food that comes in contact with an infected person.
• Listeriosis – an illness caused by Listeria, a bacterium that can survive at temperatures as low as 0 degrees F. Thus, contamination often occurs when the food is stores in the refrigerator. Listeria can be passed from a pregnant mother to her child, making it one of the most dangerous illnesses associated with tainted food.
• E.Coli – this bacterium is found in water and foods like undercooked meat. Those who consume food contaminated by E.Coli are likely to have severe diarrhea. Since E.coli is passed on through germs on the hands, it’s essential for those handling food at a hotel to wash their hands thoroughly.

Due to the number of different illnesses that are caused by food poisoning, there are many different symptoms that you should look out for. Please note that symptoms can appear anywhere from a few minutes after eating to several weeks after you consume the contaminated food. Overall, here are most common signs of food poisoning from room service at a hotel:

• Abdominal cramping
• Vomiting
• Headaches
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Exhaustion

Don’t hesitate to go to a hospital if you have these symptoms after eating food that was ordered from room service at a hotel. Some of these cases are mild, and the victim is able to make a full recovery. Others are much more serious, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions, like cancer, diabetes, or HIV / AIDS.

Under California law, the general deadline for injuries caused by another party’s negligence is 2 years. So, that essentially gives you 2 years from the date of being food poisoned to file a compensation claim against the hotel. If, on the other hand, the victim dies from complications caused by hotel room service food poisoning, family members can file a claim for wrong death. The statute of limitations for a wrongful death lawsuit is 2 years from the date of when your loved one passed away.

Please contact us right away for information on how to file a claim, which you should initiate as soon as possible. If you are past the deadline of 2 years, the court will most likely invalidate your right to sue, even if it’s clear that the hotel is responsible for the harm you suffered.

At our law firm, we operate under the Zero Fee Guarantee, so you pay $0 to hire a food poisoning at a hotel lawsuit attorney. The costs associated with your case are paid by the hotel as a part of your settlement, so we have to win your case in order to recover our expenses. There is no other form of payment owed to us, so if we don’t secure the compensation you deserve, you owe us absolutely nothing.

The legal process begins with a free consultation, so give us a call as soon as possible.