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Experienced Legionella Lawyer in Ohio
Legionella is a bacteria that can cause serious and potentially fatal infections when water systems are improperly maintained. At Bressman Law, our legionella attorneys in Ohio represent clients who have contracted legionnaires’ disease or legionella pneumonia due to negligent maintenance of water systems. Our family law firm has over 30 years of experience helping clients seek justice.
Three Essential Requirements for Your Legionella Case
If these questions apply to your situation, contact us today to get started with a free, confidential case review.
What is the source of the bacteria? It’s crucial to identify the root cause and responsible party.
Have you obtained independent, third-party testing to document the presence and extent of the mold or contaminant? Objective evidence is critical to building a strong case.
Has anyone in your household become ill as a result of the bacteria? Demonstrating the health impacts is important to establish damages.
Why Choose Bressman Law for Your Legionella Case
- We are one of few firms handling these complex cases
- We work directly with clients rather than passing them to paralegals
- We understand the legal, medical, and technical aspects of legionella cases
- We know how to prove liability in water-borne illness cases
- We handle cases involving both individual illness and facility outbreaks
- We have the expertise to try these cases in court
- We treat every client like family
“Very few lawyers take these cases. We’re one of the few law firms that takes them because we have experience and success with them.” –Jedidiah Bressman
Our Fee Structure
Bressman Law works on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay us nothing until and unless we win your case.
You pay nothing unless we win for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Death Claims in Columbus
Legionella is a type of bacteria that causes legionnaires’ disease and legionella pneumonia. The bacteria is not transmitted person-to-person but is contracted through exposure to contaminated water systems.
Most people get infected by breathing in small water droplets (aerosols) containing the bacteria. Common sources of legionella bacteria include water coolers, hot tubs, steam rooms, and other places where hot water can become aerosolized.
Legionella infections can be very serious, potentially requiring hospitalization and ventilator support. In some cases, these infections can be fatal, as demonstrated by cases we’ve handled.
You have two years from the discovery date to file a claim. This could be from when symptoms appeared or when the bacteria was discovered, depending on the circumstances. However, if you suspect you are ill from legionella, don’t wait to contact an Ohio legionella lawyer. The sooner you contact us, the better chance we have of a successful outcome in your case.
Compensation varies based on the severity of your illness and your circumstances, but these cases can be substantial. For example, legionella cases can potentially settle for millions of dollars when serious harm or death occurs.