Few things are more unsettling than sitting down to a meal and becoming violently ill as a result. While most cases of food poisoning or allergic reactions resolve on their own, some lead to serious, even life-threatening, consequences. When that happens, many people wonder—can I bring a personal injury claim?

When food poisoning may lead to a claim Food poisoning cases can be severe and leave people ill and unable to work. You may be entitled to compensation, however you must prove negligence and that what you ate caused your illness. A restaurant, food manufacturer or other facility involved in the supply and/or preparation of your food can be held liable. However, it will need to be proven that the restaurant was negligent and also demonstrate that a ‘duty of care’ was owed to the

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