Irvine Legionnaires' Disease Lawyer

Legionnaires' disease is a severe type of pneumonia that results in inflammation in the lungs. People contract Legionnaires' disease after they consume or inhale water that is contaminated with the legionella bacteria. Fortunately, many people who are exposed to the bacteria do not become sick. Tragically though, 10% of people who contract the disease will die from it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). After a person contracts Legionnaires' disease, they may be able to file a lawsuit if the condition was caused by another person's negligence or carelessness. If you or a loved one has become sick due to the negligent actions of another person, you may be able to file a claim for monetary compensation. An Irvine Legionnaires' disease lawyer can help ensure you receive the full amount to which you are entitled.

Simply contracting Legionnaires' disease is not always enough to file a lawsuit. To determine if you can file a claim, you must first determine if another person is to blame for the disease. In the majority of cases, property owners are liable when a person becomes sick. Hotels, cruise ships, hospitals, and nursing homes have a legal obligation to ensure that their premises are safe for people to enter. This includes making sure the water and soil on the property do not contain the legionella bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease.

It is not only property owners who can be held liable for Legionnaires' disease. Companies and individuals responsible for developing, designing, engineering, constructing, installing, manufacturing, or maintaining water systems must also ensure they perform their job properly so people do not become sick. When these entities do not take proper care, they can be held liable for paying damages.

After determining who is responsible for your sickness, you then must prove certain elements of your case. These include:

• Another person, such as a property owner, owed you a duty of care to keep you safe,
• You were exposed to the legionella bacteria while on the property or while using a contaminated water source,
• You were exposed to the legionella bacteria due to the negligent actions of another party, and
• You developed Legionnaires' disease and suffered harm after being exposed to the bacteria

Proving another party was negligent and caused you to become sick is never easy. An Irvine Legionnaires' disease attorney can perform a thorough investigation and determine whether a property owner or another party is liable for the sickness so you can claim the full damages you are entitled to.

If you or a loved one has become sick due to another person's negligence, you should not be responsible for paying for your medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. At Brod Law Firm, our Legionnaires' disease attorney in Irvine can determine who is to blame for your condition and will hold them liable for paying the full and fair settlement you deserve. Call us now at (800) 427-7020 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.