The history of Jasper County goes back to 1632 and so has a special place in Georgia’s history.
Although the city still has a small-town feel, residents still suffer from the same problems as those who live in busy cities, according to our Atlanta mass tort lawyers.
This can include everything from bicycle accidents and car crashes to swimming pool accidents and food poisoning.
According to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 128,000 people are hospitalized for contracting foodborne illnesses every year.
Food poisoning can be both painful and expensive, and in rare cases, deadly, so if you live in Monticello or somewhere else in Jasper County and recently contracted a foodborne illness, it is critical to speak with an experienced Greenville personal injury lawyer who can help you seek compensation from the responsible parties.
Food poisoning is a term used to describe a number of different illnesses caused by ingesting improperly prepared, stored, and cooked foods, which can carry dangerous bacteria, viruses, and parasites, such as:
Most food poisoning is contracted through the consumption of tainted animal products, such as meat and eggs, which can cause specific and often dangerous, symptoms, including:
These kinds of symptoms usually occur between 12 and 72 hours of ingesting contaminated food or drink and can last up to a week.
Food poisoning can have serious repercussions, especially for children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
The Georgia Food Act, specifically prohibits slaughterhouses, processing plants, grocery stores, and restaurants from producing, storing, delivering, or selling adulterated foods, including:
Under Georgia law, food manufacturers and sellers have a legal responsibility to properly store, prepare, transport and sell food products.
This means that any one of a number of individuals or entities can be held legally responsible for a failure to adhere to these laws, including:
Georgia residents who suffered from food poisoning will need to establish that a food company or restaurant was responsible for their illnesses. This can be done with the help of a mass tort lawyer.
In some cases, however, a plaintiff can obtain compensation under a negligence per se claim, which only requires that plaintiffs demonstrate that state law prohibiting the sale of unadulterated food was violated.
If you live in Monticello or somewhere else in Jasper County and recently contracted a foodborne illness, please contact The Angell Law Firm, LLC at (770) 217-4954 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced mass tort attorney.
Bryce is considered a highly esteemed trial lawyer and a passionate client advocate amongst his peers in the Atlanta legal community. Never afraid to go the extra mile for his clients, Bryce Angell works tirelessly to ensure that each client’s personal injury case gets the attention that it deserves.