When traveling overseas many travelers alert themselves with diseases from insects, stomach viruses or diarrhea. Foreign travelers should also be vigilant on the potential exposure to legionnaires disease. Two Legionnaires’ Disease Victims While Traveling Abroad The death of a Cambridge, England pensioner was confirmed to be from Legionnaires’ disease by the local coroner. Ray Jones […]

Legionnaires disease is generally contracted by those with weak immune systems. While legionnaires disease is found in young children, and those with a strong health condition, it is those that are weak, either from age, or other illness that contract the disease. Hospital Outbreaks The statement that the best way not to get sick is […]

One of the initial focuses of a claim arising from an outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease is that of an expert (also known as an expert witness). In most complicated cases an expert will most certainly be required. Role of Experts in Legionnaires’ Outbreak Case Most of the legionnaires issues will involve medical causation and extent […]

Government Argues “Employee” Can’t Sue The Legionnaires disease outbreak at the VA in Pennsylvania showcases some offbeat legal traps that can arise in personal injury cases. Legal Remedies: Tort vs. Workers Compensation After the question of jurisdiction is determined, the next question is normally “What is the injured person’s status under the law?” and “What remedies […]

One of the first things that a hotel or hospital that faces claims from someone who got legionella on their premises will want to do is get a recorded statement from the victim. They might also want statements from the victim’s family members. Certainly any company or organization that is being accused of exposing people […]