Chicago Food Product Liability Lawyers
Representing the Victims of Food-Related Product Liability Cases
Food poisoning and other foodborne illnesses affect about 48 million Americans each year, according to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). In fact, the CDC estimates that approximately 1 in 6 Americans get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases each year.
Food poisoning and food-related illnesses can result in a number of symptoms, including nausea, cramping, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dehydration, weakness, and fatigue. The elderly, infants, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at the greatest risk for food-related illnesses.
Food poisoning and other food injuries are caused by pathogens and contamination, which can occur at a number of sources for a number of reasons – from inadequate safety measures at the manufacturing facility to unsanitary food preparation techniques at a restaurant. If a food-related illness is caused by the negligence of a food manufacturer or provider, you may be able to recover compensation in a personal injury or product liability lawsuit.
The Chicago food product liability lawyers at Cogan & Power, P.C. focus on helping the victims of food-related illness obtain financial compensation for their injuries. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to anyone who has been injured as a result of an unsafe food product or other defective product.
Schedule a free case evaluation with one of our dedicated Chicago product liability attorneys.
Product Liability Laws
Many states impose strict product liability laws, which means that a food manufacturer can be held liable for injuries caused by a contaminated food product if the plaintiff can show that the food was contaminated when it left the manufacturer’s possession and the food contamination caused the plaintiff’s injuries. In states that do not have strict liability laws, the plaintiff must also prove that the defendant – whether a food manufacturer, restaurant owner, or other food handler – negligently or intentionally caused the food to become contaminated or unsafe.
Proving that an illness or injury was caused by contaminated food can be challenging, however, and detailed factual information related to the medical, microbiological, and food safety fields is often required. Accordingly, it is important to get the help of a skilled Illinois food-related illness lawyer to guide you through the process and advocate on your behalf. The Chicago food product liability attorneys at Cogan & Power have considerable experience handling product liability cases and the legal complexities they involve.
Our team of dedicated Chicago injury attorneys is committed to obtaining favorable verdicts or settlements on behalf of our clients, and making the marketplace safer for consumers. Our proven track record of success in accident and injury cases speaks volumes, as does the fact that our attorneys have been recognized among the top 100 consumer attorneys in Illinois by Leading Lawyers Network and Illinois Super Lawyers.
If you were injured or became ill as a result of an unsafe or contaminated food product, contact the Chicago product liability attorneys at Cogan & Power at (312) 477-2500 to schedule a free consultation to discuss a possible product liability claim. If you cannot come to our offices in downtown Chicago, we will come to you. And because we take cases on a contingency basis, you will not pay any fee unless we get you compensation.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
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"Beyond thankful for what your firm has done for us"My family is so thankful for all of the hard work that attorneys John Power, Tom Murphy and James Edwards, who along with the support of Greg Marshall and Nancy O’Donnell have done for us.- Mark
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"Excellent Attorneys and even better Humans!"John Power and Tom Murphy are excellent attorneys and even better human beings. Both were there every step of the way guiding us through a very difficult and traumatic process. The hard work and dedication of John, Tom, and the entire Cogan and Power team, make it easier for us to heal and hope for better days. We are forever grateful for the outcome.- Anita Davis
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"The outcome of my case has forever changed my life. Sara is a smiling face that has a lioness’s toughness that works hard for her clients!"Sara Davis truly made my traumatic experience so much easier to deal with. She communicated with me throughout my case to ensure I was up to speed and provided me the next steps to come. Sara was extremely personable, informative and well prepared! She never made me feel as if she was too busy to answer my calls. The outcome of my case has forever changed my life. Sara is a smiling face that has a lioness’s toughness that works hard for her clients! Thanks Sara and team for enhancing my life with the outcome of my case!- Lakitsha L.
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"Great communication, quick responses, informed every step of the way. 10/10."
Great communication, quick responses, informed every step of the way. 10/10.
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"I had highly recommend Sara Davis and Cogan and Power. Sara goes over and beyond for her clients."I had highly recommend Sara Davis and Cogan and Power. Sara goes over and beyond for her clients.- Adrian P.
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"I cannot recommend Cogan and Power highly enough."Cogan and Power is without parallel. I cannot recommend Cogan and Power highly enough.- Laura T.
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"I can not speak highly enough"
I can not speak highly enough for the experience I have received from Cogan & Power Attorneys at Law. I was introduced to John Power through a mural friend. I was impressed from the very first phone call with John Power to us meeting through the pandemic. His professionalism and his medical knowledge is unbelievable… I have to say from that day moving forward John Power, Sara Davis and Kim Stefanek all put me at ease. My cases lasted just about 3 years and I was notified every step of the way on what was going forward and keeping me in the loop. John and Sara made sure that I was ready and comfortable for my Deposition, they made sure every stone was unturned! Kim Stefanek is one of their paralegals and she is awesome. I can go and I highly recommend Cogan & Power for your legal issues. John Power & Sara Davis are amazing attorneys and exceptional, caring, compassionate people!!
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