Atlanta Salmonella Lawyer

When an individual becomes seriously ill with Salmonella poisoning after eating contaminated food, it often points to a breakdown in basic food safety practices. If you were diagnosed with Salmonella in Atlanta, you may be entitled to compensation through legal action.

Call (833) 330-3663 or contact us online to speak with an experienced Atlanta Salmonella lawyer in a free consultation.

Why Choose Our Atlanta Salmonella Lawyer?

• Focused on Food Safety Litigation: Our firm is dedicated to food borne illness cases, including Salmonella.
• Proven Results Nationwide: We have recovered millions of dollars for victims of food poisoning caused by contaminated restaurants, manufacturers, and institutional food service providers.
• No Win, No Fee: We operate on a contingency basis — meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Our Case Results

• $7 Million: Recovered for multiple people infected by a contaminated food product, who were either injured or died.
• $4 Million: Secured for the family of a man who died after consuming unsafe food.
• $3.6 Million: Achieved for the family of a woman whose infection from contaminated food resulted in wrongful death.
• $3.6 Million: Obtained in a separate product liability case involving a contaminated product that led to a fatal infection.

To learn more about the outcomes we have secured for food safety victims, visit our case victories page.

Why Hiring a Lawyer Is Critical in Salmonella Cases in Atlanta

Salmonella cases are not easy to prove without legal and scientific support. Defendants (at-fault parties) may deny responsibility, dispute the source of contamination, or claim the illness was unrelated to their product or service. A qualified Salmonella attorney can:

• Investigate the Source of Contamination: They work with public health authorities, epidemiologists, and laboratories to trace your illness to its origin.
• Collect and Preserve Evidence: Including food packaging, receipts, menus, surveillance video, and health inspection reports.
• Identify All Liable Parties: From restaurants and retailers to food processors, distributors, or institutional kitchens.
• Build a Strong Legal Claim: One that meets Georgia’s standards for negligence, product liability, or breach of warranty.
• Negotiate Aggressively or Take the Case to Trial: Your lawyer pursues full compensation — and is prepared to litigate if the responsible party refuses to settle fairly.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Depending on the facts, several parties may be legally responsible in a Salmonella case:

• Restaurants and Food Trucks: For serving undercooked meat, poorly stored ingredients, or failing to prevent cross-contamination.
• Grocery Stores and Retailers: For selling tainted packaged goods or failing to pull recalled products from shelves.
• Food Manufacturers and Processors: For distributing contaminated raw ingredients or improperly handled products.
• Caterers and Event Venues: For unsafe food handling during preparation or service.
• Institutions: Including schools, nursing homes, or hospitals that serve contaminated food to vulnerable populations.

Georgia Laws That Apply to Salmonella Cases

Negligence Johnston v. Atlanta Housing Authority, 447 S.E.2d 129 (Ga. App. 1994)

Under Georgia law, businesses owe a duty of care to serve safe food. If that duty is breached — through improper food handling, poor hygiene, or failure to meet health code standards — they may be held liable.

Strict Product Liability O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11

Contaminated food is a defective product under Georgia law. Victims do not have to prove intent — only that the food was unsafe and caused illness.

Premises Liability

If the illness stems from unsanitary conditions at a business location, the property owner may be held accountable under Georgia’s premises liability statutes.

Breach of Warranty

If food is sold or served with the expectation of being safe to eat, and it causes harm, this may constitute a breach of implied warranty.

Georgia’s Statute of Limitations

Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, the statute of limitations for personal injury in Georgia — including Salmonella-related illness — is two years from the date of the injury. Missing this deadline could result in your case being dismissed.

Contact an Atlanta Salmonella Lawyer Today

Salmonella infections are preventable. If you were diagnosed with Salmonella after eating at a restaurant, purchasing groceries, or attending an event in Atlanta, let us help you take legal action.

Call (833) 330-3663 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with an Atlanta Salmonella lawyer today.