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Shigella is a dangerous foodborne illness often caused by poor hygiene in restaurants. If you suffered from severe diarrhea, fever, or abdominal pain after eating contaminated food, you may have a case. At Caputo & Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys, our experienced San Jose Shigella lawyers fight for compensation on behalf of victims. Get a free consultation today to learn your legal options.
One of the most serious and potentially fatal sicknesses a person can contract from eating tainted food is a Shigella infection. If you were infected with Shigella after eating at a restaurant, you may be entitled to receive monetary compensation. Call the Shigella food poisoning lawyers at Caputo and Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys for help.
Shigella can easily be contracted and spread as a result of unsanitary food handling practices, usually due to improper handwashing techniques following restroom usage. Eating food or drinking water that is contaminated with Shigella bacteria can cause you to contract the illness and exhibit various debilitating symptoms.
Symptoms of a Shigella infection include:
If you or a loved one has experienced these symptoms, it is imperative that you seek medical attention as soon as possible. Shigellosis can potentially be fatal, especially in young children and elderly patients. Once you have gotten appropriate medical care, contact a Shigella food poisoning attorney from our firm as soon as possible.
You may be entitled to compensation for:
When you contact the team at Caputo & Van Der Walde, we can examine your unique situation and help determine if you have a legitimate case.
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