Legal Question in Consumer Law in District of Columbia
what is a good/fair out of court settlement for food poisoning against one of the top seafood resteraunts?
2 Answers from Attorneys
It all depends. In general, a personal injury settlement is based on, among other things, the strength of the admissible evidence and witnesses, hospital bills, doctor bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and length of illness. Some calculate the noneconomic loss as 2-3 x the medical bills or 2-3x the economic loss.
Therefore, you MAY want to consider these factors in discussing settlement.
If there are significan damages, you may consider hiring an attorney who has experience in handling food poisoning matters.
It does depend on the extent of your damages. If you have an attorney working on this case for you, ask him or her. If you think you are not getting adequate compensation, consult with an attorney. Regards,
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