Illinois Salmonella Lawyer

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause salmonellosis, which is an infection that comes from contaminated food. In most cases, the infection goes away on its own. In some cases, however, it can lead to serious and sometimes life-changing or life-ending complications.

Salmonella often comes from exposure to the bacterium through eating undercooked meat, eggs, seafood, or poultry, or drinking untreated water. You can also get Salmonella from contaminated surfaces.

Unfortunately, many people are exposed to this dangerous bacterium because of negligence or wrongdoing. This could include, for example, situations where a food producer or restaurant fails to follow public health standards for cleanliness and safety.

If someone causes you to develop a Salmonella infection, you may be able to pursue a claim for damages. This is especially true if you suffer serious complications. And if the infection turns fatal, surviving loved ones can pursue a claim.

The Lange Law Firm represents clients affected by foodborne injury nationwide. We have successfully handled many Salmonella claims, recovering millions for our clients. To find out more about how an Illinois Salmonella lawyer can help you, give us a call at (833) 330-3663 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.

Symptoms and complications of Salmonella

Common symptoms of Salmonella include:

• Fever
• Stomach pains
• Bloody diarrhea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Headaches

You could experience these symptoms anywhere from a few hours to several days after initial exposure. This can make identifying the source of your illness challenging.  You could also experience more serious and long-lasting health issues if you experience complications.  For example, some common complications include:

• Dehydration: You may become dehydrated because the vomiting and diarrhea cause you to lose too many fluids. You may need to be hospitalized to receive fluids, and your diarrhea could become life-threatening if you don’t get treatment.
• Sepsis: If Salmonella enters your bloodstream and travels to other parts of your body, a dangerous and potentially fatal infection could result.
• Osteomyelitis: This is an infection of bone tissue that can result from bacteria infecting your bone marrow. Your bones could be damaged permanently.
• Reactive arthritis: Your immune system could overreact to the Salmonella, causing inflammation in your urinary tract, joints, and eyes

Salmonella can also cause organ failure in some circumstances, which can be fatal.

Top counties in Illinois for Salmonella outbreaks

Salmonella outbreaks routinely occur nationwide, which is why The Lange Law Firm has represented many clients across the United States. However, it has occurred more often in certain areas of Illinois than others.

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, here are the areas where Salmonella cases have occurred in the state.

• Westchester region, which includes Cook, DuPage, and Lake counties: 1,476 cases
• Peoria region, which includes Peoria, Rock Island, and Tazewell counties: 186 cases
• Metro East region, which includes Madison, St. Clair, and Sangamon counties: 179 cases
• Rockford region, which includes Winnebago, DeKalb, and Whiteside counties: 145 cases
• Marion region, which includes Williamson, Jackson, and Jefferson counties: 136 cases
• Champaign region, which includes Champaign, McLean, and Macon counties: 111 cases

The Lange Law Firm can fight for you if you were made sick in these or other locations.

Contact an Illinois Salmonella lawyer today

Attorney Jory Lange has spent over 20 years fighting for victims of foodborne illness. To find out how The Lange Law Firm can bring our knowledge and experience to your case, give us a call or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with an Illinois Salmonella lawyer today.