Legionnaire’s at Hotels and Event Centers
If your family has been affected by a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, you need to act fast. This potentially deadly form of pneumonia has recently struck in North Carolina, and the number of reported cases is on the rise.
At Cory Watson Attorneys, we’ve represented people sickened or killed by outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease across the country, including victims in:
- Quincy, Illinois
- Bronx, New York
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Atlanta, Georgia
If you or a loved one has been affected by Legionnaire’s disease, we want to help! We have years of experience representing clients in bacteria outbreaks from hotels, cruise ships, hospitals, nursing homes, and military installations.
Call Cory Watson Attorneys to get your case evaluation at (877) 562-0000 or fill out our free initial consultation form to get started now.
What Is Legionnaires’ Disease?
Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Typically, infected patients are exposed after breathing in mist from water that contains the bacterium. Those over age 50, smokers or those who have a chronic lung disease or weakened immune system are much more likely to contract Legionnaires’ disease.
In some cases, Legionnaires’ disease can lead to fatal complications such as respiratory failure, kidney failure, or septic shock. Symptoms usually become present within 2-14 days of exposure and may include:
- High fever
- Chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle aches
- Confusion
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Chronic pain
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chest pain
- Headaches
