Q: What should I do with a restaurant I ordered food at that contained a small piece of plastic in it?
I ordered food from a popular chain restaurant by my house. Upon opening a container, on my first bite I swallowed a small sharp piece of plastic. And began choking. I panicked, as I was home alone, and was able to throw my stomach into a table and force the piece out. My throat hurts a tremendous deal as well as my ribs. I am going to make a doctor's appointment since none of the problems have gotten better. I tried to contact the company and received a phone call 2 days later from a manager who never left his number and assumed it was on the caller ID, which it wasn't. I have not gotten a call back since. Is there anything to pursue on this?
A: Although traumatic, the injuries you describe are likely not severe enough to justify filing a lawsuit against the restaurant. That said, I certainly recommend following up with a doctor ASAP to determine whether or not there is more damage than seems apparent. The longer you wait, the less likely your chance of recovery. Next, I would consult with a personal injury attorney individually. Many of us offer free consultations and will represent you on a contingent basis if your claim has merit, so it will not cost you anything out of pocket to obtain the opinion of an experienced professional.
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