A ground beef recall usually means one of the following:

• The USDA-FSIS has tested a sample of the ground beef and found E. coli contamination
• A processor or distributor of ground beef has tested a sample of ground beef and found E. coli contamination
• Health officials have received reports of illness that may be associated with the ground beef
  

Because ground beef is usually processed in huge quantities, ground beef recalls involve hundreds or thousands of pounds. Some recent recalls have involved millions of pounds.

E. coli contamination is preventable with good sanitation measures. Contaminated ground beef should never be distributed, but it is because there is not adequate testing and some companies disregard a positive test and distribute the ground beef anyway.

The bottom line is that serious injury and death from E. coli-contaminated ground is preventable, but certain companies are more interested in profits than people.

Suing the Bad Guys

Our attorneys are in the business of suing the bad guys who are responsible for serious injury and death resulting from the consumption of E. coli-contaminated ground beef. We also fight for changes in policy and law that will help prevent E. coli outbreaks.

We have recovered millions for E. coli victims and their families.

In each case, we establish a causal link between the illness and the ground beef with both epidemiological and microbiological evidence. This process may reveal a number of parties that can be sued for compensation. Even when a ground beef recall is involved, numerous parties in addition to the party initiating the recall may be liable.

Our attorneys take the time to thoroughly interview the victim and his or her family to determine how much compensation to seek. To do this, we fly all over the country. In a recent case, Attorney Fred Pritzker spent two days in an intensive care unit with an E. coli victim and her family. The E. coli victim had developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and was close to death. Fred got to know the family well and better understood what our client meant to them and the community. This personal approach makes us better attorneys and provides families with a measure of peace because they feel like they can trust us.

Compensation for E. coli victims and their families may include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Cost of care
• Loss of income
• Pain and suffering
  

Pain and suffering in an E. coli case may include physical pain, emotional distress and disability. Contact our lawyers for a free consultation.

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