Bakersfield Salmonella Attorney

In Bakersfield, people often contract Salmonella after eating food that was mishandled, improperly processed, or contaminated before it ever reached the table. These illnesses can lead to severe dehydration, hospitalization, and long-term health complications. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with Salmonella in Bakersfield, call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online for a free consultation.

Why Bakersfield Families Choose This Firm for Salmonella Cases

A National Track Record in Foodborne Illness Litigation
We have handled Salmonella cases across the country, including claims involving widespread outbreaks and large food producers.

Willing to Take on Powerful Defendants
Salmonella cases often involve major restaurant chains, manufacturers, and distributors with significant resources. Families trust us because we have a history of pursuing accountability instead of accepting quick or inadequate resolutions.

Focused Experience in Food Safety Law
We focus on food safety litigation, giving us a detailed understanding of how contamination occurs, how outbreaks are traced, and how to establish liability.

Why Hiring a Lawyer Is Critical in Salmonella Cases

Medical treatment addresses the symptoms of Salmonella, but it does not explain how the contamination occurred or who allowed it to happen. Businesses involved in food production and service often deny responsibility or claim uncertainty. Legal representation is critical to move beyond speculation and uncover the facts. A Bakersfield Salmonella attorney can:

• Analyze public health reports and outbreak investigations.
• Identify the contaminated food item, supplier, or location.
• Preserve physical evidence such as packaging, labels, and receipts.
• Secure medical documentation and testing results.
• Work with epidemiologists to establish causation.
• Advance claims under the appropriate legal theory.
• Prepare the case for litigation if settlement efforts fail.

Without early legal action, evidence may be lost and the opportunity to pursue compensation can be extremely challenging.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Salmonella Infection

Responsibility depends on where the contamination entered the food supply. Potentially liable parties may include:

Restaurants and Food Service Operations Liability
May be liable for unsafe food handling, cross-contamination, undercooking, or sanitation failures.

Food Manufacturers and Processors Liability
Can be held accountable when packaged or processed foods are contaminated before distribution.

Retailers and Grocery Stores Liability
May face liability for selling contaminated products or failing to remove recalled items from shelves.

Farms and Agricultural Suppliers Liability
Can be responsible when contamination occurs during growing, harvesting, or transportation.

More than one party may share liability, particularly in large distribution chains.

California Laws That Apply to Salmonella Cases

California law allows individuals harmed by contaminated food to pursue civil claims under several legal theories.

Strict Product Liability
Manufacturers and sellers may be held liable for placing defective food products into the market, even without proof of negligence.

Negligence
Businesses may be liable when they fail to use reasonable care in preparing, storing, or selling food and that failure causes illness.

Implied Warranty of Merchantability
California law requires that food be fit for ordinary consumption. Contaminated food may violate this warranty.

Wrongful Death
When a Salmonella infection leads to death, surviving family members may bring a wrongful death claim for losses caused by another party’s wrongful act or neglect (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 377.60).

Statute of Limitations
Most personal injury and wrongful death claims in California must be filed within two years of the date of injury or death (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1).

Speak With a Bakersfield Salmonella Attorney Today

To discuss your situation and legal options, call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online to schedule a free consultation today.