MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst a nationwide surge of Legionnaires' disease cases, Pritzker Hageman's award-winning team of infectious disease lawyers is actively engaged in outbreak investigations, pursuing justice and compensation for victims and their families.
Legionella is one of the most common waterborne pathogens to cause community-acquired pneumonia. Legionnaires' disease outbreaks have been linked to the cooling towers, hot tubs, decorative fountains, and plumbing systems of hotels, hospitals, and other large buildings.
While the CDC reports about 10,000 cases of Legionnaires' disease each year, the true number is likely much higher. Legionnaires' disease is frequently misdiagnosed due to its flu-like symptoms, resulting in delayed treatment and potentially fatal outcomes. Among untreated cases of Legionnaires' disease, the death rate can be as high as 80 percent.
The first signs of Legionnaires' disease typically appear within two to ten days after exposure to legionella bacteria. Symptoms of Legionnaires' disease typically include:
An effective water management plan is the industry standard for preventing Legionnaires' disease outbreaks. When building operators fail to regularly monitor and clean their water systems, it can lead to severe illness and even death.
The Pritzker Hageman Legionnaires' lawyers are currently investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak associated with the hot tub at The Creeks on Kirklevington in Lexington, Kentucky.
If you or a loved one contracted Legionnaires' disease, it is important to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible because laws called statutes of limitations may limit the amount of time you have to file a claim. An experienced Legionnaires' disease lawyer will thoroughly investigate your case to determine the source of your legionella infection and identify the liable parties that can be sued.