Raleigh Salmonella Attorney

Salmonella is one of the most common—and preventable—foodborne illnesses in the U.S. If you became seriously ill after consuming contaminated food or drink in Raleigh, you may be entitled to compensation. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm online to speak with a Raleigh Salmonella attorney in a free consultation.

Why Choose Us

• Focused on Food Poisoning Cases: This firm handles foodborne illness litigation exclusively. Salmonella lawsuits are not side work—they are a central part of the practice.
• Proven Record of Results: Millions of dollars have been recovered for clients harmed by unsafe food served at restaurants, in packaged products, and institutional kitchens.
• Contingency-Based Representation: There are no upfront legal fees. The firm only gets paid if compensation is successfully recovered for you.

Case Results

• $7 Million recovered for multiple people sickened by a single contaminated food product.
• $4 Million secured in a products liability case for the family of a man who died.
• $3.6 Million awarded in a wrongful death case involving a contaminated product.
• $3.6 Million obtained in another product liability case for the family of a 74-year-old man who died.

Visit our case results page to read more about past litigation successes.

Why Hiring a Lawyer Is Essential in Salmonella Cases

An experienced Raleigh Salmonella attorney can:

• Identify the Source of Contamination: Work with health departments, labs, and outbreak data to connect your illness to a specific product, location, or meal.
• Secure Key Evidence: Preserve food packaging, purchase records, lab reports, surveillance video, and witness testimony before it disappears.
• Determine Liability: Evaluate whether the case involves negligence, product liability, or breach of warranty—and build the claim accordingly.
• Manage the Legal Process: From filing to negotiating with insurance providers or defendants, a lawyer handles the complex procedures required to pursue compensation.

Without timely legal action, crucial evidence may be lost, and responsible parties may not be held accountable.

Who Can Be Liable for a Salmonella Outbreak?

One or more parties may be liable depending on how the contamination occurred. For example:

Restaurants and Caterers
Businesses that fail to store, cook, and handle ingredients properly.

Food Manufacturers and Processors
If a raw ingredient or packaged product left a facility already contaminated, liability may fall on the producer.

Retailers and Grocery Chains
Retailers who sold unsafe or recalled products may also share responsibility for resulting illnesses.

Farms and Agricultural Suppliers
Contamination may originate in the growing, harvesting, or transport process. In those cases, farms or wholesalers may be named in the claim.

In North Carolina, if a contaminated food product caused illness, strict liability may apply, which means you do not have to prove intent or negligence.

North Carolina Laws That Apply to Salmonella Lawsuits

Product Liability

A manufacturer or seller may be held responsible if a food product was unsafe when sold and caused harm when consumed as intended.

Negligence
If you can prove a food handler failed to follow proper food safety procedures and that failure caused contamination, legal fault may apply.

Breach of Warranty
There is an implied promise that food sold for consumption is safe. If it causes illness, that warranty may have been breached under North Carolina law.

Wrongful Death
Families who lose a loved one to foodborne illness may bring a wrongful death claim under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-18-2.

Statute of Limitations
Most personal injury and product liability claims must be filed within three years from the date of injury (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52). Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years.

Speak With a Raleigh Salmonella Attorney Today

If you or a loved one became sick after consuming contaminated food in the Raleigh area, legal help is available. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm online to schedule your free consultation today.