How Can I File a Food Poisoning Claim in Illinois?

 Posted on July 14, 2025 in Food Poisoning

Food poisoning can have a serious, detrimental impact on your health, causing illness as well as needless pain and suffering. If you or a loved one has contracted a foodborne illness due to somebody else’s negligence, you deserve a remedy for your damages. An Illinois food poisoning lawyer can help you pursue compensation by holding the negligent restaurant or other food provider responsible.

Food poisoning cases can be difficult to prove on your own. If you believe that you have been served contaminated or unsafe food, Newland & Newland, LLP can help you take legal action. Our firm has secured over $1 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of food poisoning victims across Illinois.

How Can I Identify the Food Provider at Fault?

In order to file a food poisoning claim, you will have to identify the establishment at fault. It may be difficult to pinpoint where and when the food poisoning occurred. Symptoms to watch out for include:

• Stomach pain

• Diarrhea

• Fever

• Vomiting

• Bloody stool

• Jaundice

If you suspect that you have suffered food poisoning, the best thing you can do is to go see a doctor as soon as possible to pinpoint the cause of your ailment. Be sure to mention where you have eaten and bought food recently if you think a certain establishment was responsible. At Newland & Newland, LLP, we can use a doctor’s notes as one piece of evidence in a food poisoning claim.

What Damages Can I Collect From a Food Poisoning Claim?

If you have a valid food poisoning claim, it is important that you get maximum compensation for your damages. However, getting an exact figure is not an easy task. Your total claim should account for multiple kinds of damages, such as:

• The cost of medical treatment

• Lost wages due to time taken off of work

• Permanent disability caused by food poisoning

• Pain and suffering and/or diminished quality of life

In the event that you lose a loved one to food poisoning, you could be entitled to compensation. This right is generally extended to the deceased person’s spouse, children, or other close relatives. 

How Are Food Poisoning Claims Resolved?

Many food poisoning claims are resolved by taking legal action through the food establishment’s insurer. At Newland & Newland, LLP, we will come prepared to the negotiation table with evidence of the establishment’s negligence. We may investigate the establishment’s practices in regards to food preparation or storage, citing unsanitary or unsafe procedures.

If the insurance company is willing to pay for all of your damages, we can settle outside of court. If not, then we can escalate your case to trial. As aggressive litigators, we are ready to argue for a fair verdict in court. Keep in mind that there is a two-year statute of limitations for food poisoning cases in Illinois, so the sooner you act, the better.

Meet With an Illinois Food Contamination Attorney Today

Filing a food poisoning claim on your own can be intimidating. At Newland & Newland, LLP, we are here to lend you practical legal assistance with your case, advocating for your rights. To schedule a free consultation with our Illinois food poisoning lawyers today, call our firm at 312-981-0409.