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Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
How is Legionnaires' Disease Transmitted?
The following information about the transmission of Legionnaires' disease is provided by PritzkerOlsen, P.A., a nationally-recognized law firm. Attorneys at our law firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and other publications. Attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. Fred Pritzker has also been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. To contact an attorney at our law firm regarding transmission of Legionnaires' disease and compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), e-mail our attorneys, or sumbit our free case review form.
Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia, is caused by bacteria called Legionella. The bacteria are not spread from one person to another person. Instead, they are spread primarily by water, but can colonize in any warm, damp environment.
- Inhalation. Many cases of Legionnaires’ disease are caused by people breathing in mist containing Legionella bacteria. These cases are often associated with showers, faucets, whirlpools, swimming pools, fountains and cooling towers in air conditioning systems.
- Aspiration. These cases occur when contaminated water or other liquid enter the lungs. Hospital-acquired Legionnaires’ disease is sometimes due to aspiration of Legionella that has contaminated equipment.
- Soil. A few people have contracted Legionnaire's disease after working in the garden or using contaminated potting soil. It's also possible that the disease may spread when earth containing the bacteria is stirred up at large construction sites.
Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks happen when two or more people become ill after having spent time in the same place at about the same time. Outbreaks are often associated with hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, and cruise ships.
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Pritzker Named Super Lawyer
In recognition of their achievements, Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman were named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. Fred Pritzker was also named a "Top 40 Super Lawyer."
Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Fred Pritzker is listed in the current issue of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
Oven or Furniture Tip Over Death
In September of 2009, CPSC released a report regarding tip-over death and injury cases. The CPSC estimates that in 2006, 16,300 children 5 years old ...
CO Poisoning from Boat Exhaust
Boat exhaust can be deadly. Please help our law firm prevent terrible tragedies du...
Pharmacy Error Settlement
Our law firm recently negotiated a settlement for the family of a woman who was given ten times the prescribed dose of cochicine.
Brain Injuries and Motor Vehicle Accidents
One of the major causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is motor vehicle accidents. Even a "minor" accident may result in brain injuries. We guide our clients through the process of determining the extent of the brain injuries, and we work to obtain just compensation for those injuries and the related pain and suffering.
$950,000 Recovery for Failure to Diagnose Septic Arthritis
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen recently secured a $950,000 recovery on behalf of a young man who developed septic arthritis eight days following knee surgery.
Minnesota Truck Accident Lawyer
Attorney Fred Pritzker has obtained another large recovery in a car-truck accident case. Our law firm represented the family of a man killed by a truck wheel that had come off of the truck, rolled off a bridge and killed the driver of a car that was traveling on the road below. A confidentiality agreement prevents us from discussing the case in detail, but we welcome you to contact Fred Pritzker (toll-free 1-888-377-8900) for more information about this case and other trucking accident claims our law firm has handled. For more information, see our truck accident FAQ.
Yamaha Rhino Lawsuit
NBC affiliate KSBY interviewed Fred Pritzker regarding Yamaha Rhino rollover accidents. There has not been a Yamaha Rhino recall.
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries Related to Electrical Accidents
Brain injuries from electrical accidents can occur as a direct result of an electric shock, from a fall after an electric shock, or from cerebral anoxia due to related respiratory problems.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen spoke at the annual Minnesota Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar.
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