Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Food Poisoning
In september 05, I ate a burger from a fastfood restuarant that was raw. The manager on duty noted on my receipt that it was raw cos I took it back after realising it and ended in hospital.The company is asking me to send ALL my bills and medical documents before they can evaluate the case. Should I send them all my information or can they make an evaluation with just the bills. What information do they need to have and what should I hold onto in case I have to go to court. I also have recorded conversations with the company lawyers and them verifying all the above.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Food Poisoning
Obviously, for the company to offer you any money, they have to know 1) whether you actually were hospitalized, 2) whether your hospitalization was connected with the food poisoning, and 3) how much in medical bills you incurred. You have two years from the date of the incident by which to file a lawsuit.
Re: Food Poisoning
They have no obligation to settle with you. So, if you want them to do so, and want full value, you need to cooperate and provide them all the evidence you have. Litigation is not 'hide the ball', but full disclosure. If you actually have a valid and valuable case, I would be surprised to see them settle with you at full value. If they don't, feel free to contact me. But, understand that whatever you say to them now will 'set' their attitude about you and your case value.
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