About Legionnaires’ Disease Cases
Did someone else’s negligence cause you Legionnaires’ disease? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Hot tubs, swimming pools, decorative fountains, birthing pools, drinking water, and even air conditioners that are not correctly cared for correctly can cause and spread the disease.
It’s not a disease you get randomly on occasion, like a cold. If a doctor has diagnosed you with Legionnaires’ disease, it is absolutely worth your time to run the situation past a personal injury attorney.
How Do You Choose a Legionnaires’ disease Attorney?
Which lawyer should you choose? After all, it seems like you have tons of choices.
With Mullen & Mullen Law Firm, you get:
- A law firm with one of the best reputations in all of Dallas. Just Google us and research for yourself.
- Attorneys who are consistently recognized by TopVerdict for helping clients obtain some of the largest personal injury settlements in Texas.
- Personal attention and a dedicated legal team you can reach out to by text 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Access to medical professionals who will defer billing on your case until it resolves.
You can count on our lawyers and our co-counsel to get you serious results because:
Attorney Shane V. Mullen was named a Super Lawyer three consecutive years, placing him among the top 2.5% of all lawyers in Texas.
Attorney Joseph R. Morrison was recognized by VerdictSearch obtaining a Top 5 Texas Verdict (Premises Liability.
Attorney Regis L. Mullen began his career working for a huge insurance company and knows the tactics carriers utilize to attempt to minimize your claim.
Both Shane and Joseph are lifetime members of the Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums.
We also truly care. When you share the pain and suffering you’ve gone through because of someone else’s negligence, we will take all the time necessary to listen to you to fully understand the impact Legionnaires has had on your life.
Frequently Asked Questions about Legionnaires’ disease Lawsuits
How do I know if I have Legionnaires’ disease?
This condition has a number of symptoms. Initial ones include:
- Headache;
- Muscle aches;
- High fever.
But these can get worse. Within 2-3 days of noticing these symptoms, you may also experience:
- Coughing, which may include mucus and blood;
- Shortness of breath;
- Chest pain;
- Nausea;
- Vomiting;
- Diarrhea;
- Confusion;
- Infections in wounds you already have;
- Heart infections.
The disease can also lead to death.
If you think you have Legionnaires’ disease, schedule a visit with your doctor immediately.
What causes Legionnaires’ disease?
You cannot contract Legionnaires disease from another person. The bacteria Legionella pneumophila causes most cases, as it thrives in water systems humans make.
Most people get the disease by inhaling water droplets with the bacteria. Common places where you get the disease include:
- Hot tubs;
- Whirlpools;
- Cooling towers in the air conditioning (AC) systems found in large buildings;
- Decorative fountains;
- Swimming pools;
- Cooling misters;
- Drinking water.
Am I at risk for Legionnaires’ disease?
This disease is extremely rare. Only about 20,000 people in the US get it each year. You might be at a higher risk for the disease if you:
- Smoke;
- Have a weakened immune system;
- Have a chronic lung disease, emphysema, diabetes, kidney disease or cancer;
- Are over 50.
So, you don’t have to panic about it every time you go into a large building that relies on man-made water systems.
But you do need to know the risks and symptoms so you can protect yourself and act quickly to get care if needed.
Is someone else liable if I have Legionnaires disease?
Maybe.
If a person or company does not properly maintain a water source, and you can prove that water source led to your Legionnaires disease infection, they could be held liable.
Public water sources need proper disinfectant and pH levels to kill the bacteria that causes the condition.
If a hotel doesn’t regularly check and maintain chlorine levels in a swimming pool, they could be liable for you having Legionnaires disease.
How long do I have to file my Legionnaires disease claim?
Each state has its own statute of limitations which controls how long you have to file a claim or file a lawsuit. If you wait to file longer than the state’s statute of limitations expiration date, then a court will throw out your case.
That’s why it is important to act as quickly as possible.
So, as soon as you are able, you should move forward with your Legionnaires disease claim.
Should I gather medical records?
No. Focus on your recovery or helping your family member get better.
You have enough stress. Your lawyers will make a formal and more complete request for medical records when necessary.
You should spend time documenting how the illness affects you or your loved one. This could be a daily written log, video log, or ideally, both.
How much does a Legionnaires’ disease lawsuit cost?
It does not cost you anything upfront. Mullen & Mullen and our co-counsel only charge a fee when your claim is won.
We may have to hire expert witnesses to prove the true extent of the harm caused to you and the financial damages that resulted. Once again, you have no risk because we only recover our case expenses if we win your claim.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
Call (214) 747-5240 to talk to a Dallas Legionnaires’ disease attorney right now. We won’t put any pressure on you to hire us on the spot. Simply learn how we’ll approach your case and get some excellent free advice. Make your decision only when you feel 100% ready. Do remember though, that the Texas statute of limitations gives you just 2 years from the date of your accident to file a claim.
We’ll come to your home or hospital room if it makes it easier on you! Phone and Zoom consultations are also available. You can call us, or use the form or chat feature on this page to request a free consultation now.
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If you have received the unfortunate diagnosis of Legionnaires’ Disease, our skilled attorneys in Dallas are prepared to fiercely advocate for your rights if it was caused by another’s negligence. Mullen & Mullen is consistently recognized by TopVerdict for obtaining some of the largest recoveries in the entire state of Texas. In the last 4 years our firm made the “Top 50” list 44 times, and the “Top 100” list 70 times.
