A food allergy is a negative reaction to the consumption of certain foods. Large portions of the population are affected by food allergies, which can be present at birth, or are developed over time. Not all persons have food allergies; in the cases that do exist, each individual type of allergy may be different from the next.
Some types of food that people are commonly allergic to include:
Food allergy symptoms are also diverse and can include: digestive disorders, skin rashes, difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, and other symptoms similar to food poisoning cases.
Food allergy lawsuits may be filed in the event that one party suffers injuries due to a food allergy. These types of claims usually involve the negligent serving or preparing of food. A common mistake is where a patron or customer is served the wrong food dish containing a food item that they are allergic to.
Different parties may be liable for injuries in a food allergy lawsuit. These can include:
Basically, any business, company, or institution has a duty to take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with food allergies are not aggravated by the food served to them.
On the other hand, persons who do have a food allergy must also inform such places of any food allergy that they might have. If they contributed to their own allergic reaction, they may be prevented from receiving a damages award in a lawsuit (or their award may be reduced according to the degree of their own negligence).
Legal remedies for food allergy injuries usually include a monetary damages award to compensate the injured person for lost expenses (including hospital bills, medical costs, court fees, and other costs like lost wages). In some instances, the establishment that is found liable may be required to adjust their food service policies and practices.
Every year, many food allergy lawsuits are filed due to negligent serving or handling of food. If you need assistance with any legal issues involving a food allergy, it’s in your best interests to hire a personal injury lawyer. A qualified and experienced injury attorney will be able to inform you of your legal rights, and can represent you in court as the legal proceedings develop.
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