Belgium, Wisconsin E. coli HUS Outbreak Investigation

Pritzker Olsen attorneys are currently representing people sickened in E. coli outbreaks, including E. coli victims that developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

Five Children Sickened in Belgium, WI E. coli HUS Outbreak

Five children living on Grand Avenue in Belgium, Wisconsin, have been diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7. At least one developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life-threatening complication of an E. coli infection that can cause kidney failure, strokes, seizures, pancreatitis and other serious problems. According to Fox 6 out of Milwaukee, one child was just released from the hospital after 6 weeks and another has recently been admitted with the same symptoms.

Investigation to Find the Source of the Outbreak

E. coli Testing Health officials have not found the source of the E. coli-HUS outbreak. Our attorneys are available for a free consultation regarding legal representation and a private investigation of the outbreak.

E. coli HUS Lawsuit: Victim Compensation

The compensation available for an E. coli victim and his or her family will depend on the facts of the case. For children who develop HUS, compensation should include enough money to pay for future medical expenses, which may be substantial. Victim compensation may include amounts for the following:

Hospital bills and other medical expenses
Lost income
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Disability
Loss of quality of life
Other damages

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Pritzker Olsen attorneys have recovered millions for victims of E. coli and HUS. In recognition of their experience in this area, Pritzker Olsen attorneys have appeared on CBS News, Fox News and numerous local stations. They have also been interviewed by The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Lawyers USA and others. Attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olson and Eric Hageman have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. Fred Pritzker is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

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