Food poisoning cases are some of the most difficult cases to prove. Frequently, the person who becomes ill is certain the food caused the illness but has no proof of the causation. Consequently, it is extremely important that a lawyer be consulted immediately to advise you on how to preserve evidence of causation.

Laws require that the injured party prove by a preponderance of the evidence (more than 50%) that the food was the cause of the illness or injury. To accomplish this, it is usually necessary for cultures to be taken and reviewed by a medical lab at the time of illness. In certain cases, causation may be proven when other patrons also become ill or the establishment publicly acknowledges its negligence.

If you, a family member or friend has been a victim of food poisoning, please contact The Law Offices of Timothy O'Hare & Associates to discuss your potential claim.