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Can I take legal action against Jack in the Box since I was injured by a chicken sandwich that came from them?
Asked on Dec 14th, 2012 on Personal Injury - New York
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I bought food from Jack in the Box and it had a sharp object in it. It punctured my gums and cut my tongue. What can I do?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Anderson, SC
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You can take legal action. However, if your injury heals, you shouldn't expect much of a settlement.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Ronald A. Steinberg
You can certainly make a claim. I hope that you either have the sharp object, or a clear picture of it. Keep your receipt for the purchase, and hopefully you will have a witness who saw you bite into the chicken sandwich when you got hurt. If the sharp object was a chicken bone, you probably will not win. If it was a "foreign" object, one not normally associated with chicken, then you probably will win.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Believe me when I say these are tough cases to prove and the franchise will suspect and probably accuse you of putting the foreign object in the chicken just to make a few bucks. Seriously, that is how they defend these cases. Take it to a lab and have it tested to determine what it came from or is, and then take it to the store manager.
Answered on Dec 15th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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It depends on the nature of the foreign object. If it is a chicken bone you may have no recourse. There is a California case that says it is not a product defect to have chicken bones in a chicken burrito. A personal injury lawyer should be willing to talk to you in a free consultation.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2012 at 11:25 PM
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You can make a claim, but it is very doubtful that you want to lottery unless you have been major and permanent damage.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2012 at 10:34 PM
You should consult with a plaintiff's lawyer who handles cases against fast-food restaurants and other food establishments for specific legal assistance.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2012 at 9:24 PM
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You can sue them for negligence if the judge believes it happened the way you say. But what is your claim worth? $100 !000??? it is not much of a claim and the medical payments ought to suffice. Problem is that it takes about $10000 worth of attorney time and a year or more in court to process and properly handle an injury case who pays the bill? You can always go to Judge Judy (small claims) court yourself but I can assure you that you wont get much for such an injury. May not be worth the time and court costs you invest.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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First, get a personal injury lawyer in your area. You cannot take this on alone. He/she will advise you of the evidence you will need.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2012 at 8:59 PM