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 […]
Recorded Statements After a Legionnaires Exposure: What You Should Know
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 […]
How Common is Legionnaires Disease?
In Alabama alone there were 41 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in 2013, and 18 more so far this year (Source: article in AL.com) Legionnaires By The Numbers It is important to note that not all instances of the disease result in death. Less than 20 percent of cases result in death. OSHA estimates that there are over […]
Who Is The Responsible Party In A Legionnaires Disease Outbreak?
Who is legally responsible (and liable) for a Legionnaires’ outbreak? And what you should know. Using detailed discovery in Legionnaires disease litigation and investigation may reveal facts that are not readily apparent from the outset. Where it may appear that the company with the sign on the outside of the business seemed to create the […]
What Court Will Hear a Legionnaires Disease Case?
The recent attention of Legionnaires cases arising out of the VA raises a significant issue with regard to what courts actually hear Legionnaires Disease claims. State or Federal Court? As in most injury cases, the most likely court to file a lawsuit is in State court of the local County or Parish. While it may […]
No Coincidence that the Frequency of Legionnaires Disease Outbreaks Spikes During Summer Months
While the summer begins to take off, families will be traveling to different places around the country and the world. It is no coincidence that the frequency of legionnaires outbreaks spikes in the summer months. More swimming, more interaction with water sources, hoses, fountains, and pools. The graph above illustrates the true facts of legionnaires […]
