Newport Beach Legionnaires' Disease Lawyer

One of the most serious types of pneumonia is Legionnaires' disease, which was first discovered in 1976 when an outbreak occurred at the American Legion convention in Philadelphia. The condition is not transmitted from one person to another. To contract Legionnaires' disease, a person must inhale or consume water or soil contaminated with the legionella bacteria. Some of the most common sources of transmission include air conditioning units, hot tubs, produce misters, cooling towers, and drinking water systems. Currently, Legionnaires' disease does not have a vaccine. After being exposed, a person will usually start experiencing symptoms within ten days. If you or someone you love has become sick, our Newport Beach Legionnaires' disease lawyer can help you determine if someone else is liable for paying compensation.

Fortunately, the vast majority of people who are exposed to legionella bacteria do not become sick. Like most diseases, though, certain individuals are more susceptible to developing the disease than others. Heavy smokers, people who used to smoke, individuals with chronic lung disease and weakened immune systems, and people over 50 are more at risk of contracting Legionnaires' disease.

Regardless of who contracts Legionnaires' disease, the symptoms remain largely the same. The most common symptoms of Legionnaires' disease are as follows:

• Coughing
• Fever
• Chills
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Gastrointestinal problems, including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
• Increased confusion
• Headaches
• Muscle aches

Although most people will not experience any symptoms after being exposed to legionella bacteria, the condition is fatal for approximately one in ten people who contract it. If you or someone you love has started to experience the above symptoms, particularly after being near a water source, it is important to speak to a Newport Beach Legionnaires' disease attorney who can advise on your case.

Legionella bacteria can be found in any water source that is not properly maintained and tested for it. Not all cases of Legionnaires' disease result in a lawsuit, but there are times when they do. Property owners have a legal duty to make sure that all areas of their premises are safe for visitors to enter. This includes testing the water supply and using the appropriate treatment methods to make sure legionella cannot develop in the water.

If you or someone you love became sick after using a water source on someone else’s property, you might be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. A Legionnaires' disease attorney in Newport Beach can determine if someone else is liable and hold them accountable for paying the full and fair damages you deserve.

If you or a loved one has become sick and you think someone else was to blame, our Newport Beach Legionnaires' disease lawyer can advise on your case. At Brod Law Firm, our experienced attorney can provide the legal counsel you need to obtain the full settlement that is justly yours. Call us now at (800) 427-7020 or reach out to us online to schedule a free consultation.