Recoverable Damages From a Restaurant Food Poisoning Case

 Posted on April 11, 2025 in Food Poisoning

Food poisoning victims often suffer excruciatingly painful symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhea, which can last for days. Common causes are bacteria, such as E. Coli, or norovirus. Under Illinois law, you have the right to seek compensation if a restaurant is directly responsible for your illnesses. Whether you recovered at home or spent time in the hospital due to the restaurant’s negligence, Illinois food poisoning attorneys can help you identify and fight for the losses you sustained. 

Seeking Compensation for Economic Losses from Food Poisoning at a Restaurant

Consider the financial damage you suffered because of food poisoning. If you went to the doctor or hospital, you likely accumulated medical bills. If you are facing long-term healthcare needs because of your illness, your medical care can become very expensive. People often miss work, sometimes for extended periods, resulting in significant lost wages. These are recoverable monetary losses, including ongoing medical treatments.

Recovering Noneconomic Losses from a Food Poisoning Claim

Illinois law also recognizes losses with no inherent monetary value. These noneconomic damages include the physical pain and suffering you endured during your bout of food poisoning, as well as the mental anguish it could cause. With the help of an experienced lawyer, you can calculate a monetary value for these losses and claim the right to compensation for them.

How an Experienced Food Poisoning Lawyer Can Help

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a food safety website where you can report a food poisoning incident caused by restaurant food to help your local health department identify a potential outbreak. However, to seek compensation, you must file a lawsuit. This is where an attorney with experience in food poisoning cases can help in several ways by:

• Determining what laws apply to your case or what regulatory body would oversee it

• Explaining where the contaminated food came from

• Representing you and fighting for your rights, sometimes against a large food company

Insurance companies can be combative. They may try to deny that you suffered food poisoning or redirect liability for your illness. In cases involving only one plaintiff, it can be more challenging to prove that the restaurant was directly responsible. If the insurance company denies the extent of damages you suffered or tries to pressure you into accepting a low settlement, your attorney will fight for your right to fair compensation and ensure that no one uses bad faith tactics to intimidate you.

Contact Our Illinois Food Poisoning Attorneys for a Free Consultation

At Newland & Newland, LLP, we have secured more than a million dollars in verdicts for victims of food poisoning, including those who did not have long-term effects. If you suffered food poisoning because of a restaurant’s negligence, working with knowledgeable Illinois food poisoning lawyers can relieve the pressure of dealing with combative adjusters and restaurant representatives. Call 312-981-0409 to schedule a free consultation and discuss the details of your case with people who can help.