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Pritzker Olsen Attorneys
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) occurs when too many platelets are destroyed. With TTP, tiny thrombi (blood clots) form in blood vessels throughout the body, but particularly in the central nervous system (CNS) and kidneys. Because the formation of the thrombi (blood clots) uses an abnormally high number of platelets, the number of platelets in the bloodstream decreases to dangerously low levels.
TTP is related to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a condition where the formation of thrombi results in the destruction of red blood cells. TTP is sometimes referred to as "adult-HUS". TTP and HUS are often caused by an Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection.
If you developed TTP from an E. coli infection, you may have a claim against a food manufacturer, distributor, retailer or restaurant.
Our lawyers have been interviewed by The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA, ABC, CBS and others. To contact an E. coli lawyer at the firm, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free), email Attorney Fred Pritzker or submit the online form for a free consultation.
Complications of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Stroke
- Seizures
- Coma
- Heart arythmia
- Hemolytic anemia
- Heart failure
- Acute and chronic renal failure (kidney failure)
- Severe abdominal pain
- Pancreatitis (can include glucose intolerance)
- Enlarged liver
- Perforated colon
- Hypertension
- Death
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) Treatment
Treatment of thrombotic thrombycytopenic purpura (TTP) is mostly supportive, although in some cases transfusions of packed red cells and platelets are given as needed. Kidney dialysis or plasma exchange may be recommended. Medications prescribed include corticosteroids and aspirin.
If your TTP was caused by E. coli O157:H7, you may have a claim against responsible parties for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages.
To contact Pritzker Olsen law firm about a TTP lawsuit, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free), email Attorney Fred Pritzker, or submit our online form.
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Non-O157 E. coli (Non-O157 STEC)
Non-O157 E. coli can cause serious injury and death, and yet ground beef contaminated with these strains of E. coli are not considered adulterated under federal law. The six most common strains of non-O157 E. coli include E. coli O26, E. coli O45, E. coli O103, E. coli O111, E. coli O121 and E. coli O145.
Steak E. coli Outbreak
Our E. coli lawyers are investigating cases of E. coli O157 that have been linked to steak served at restaurants in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Washington.
Fairbank Farms Beef Recall Lawsuit
Fairbank Farms ground beef products have been associated with E. coli cases in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
Petting Zoo Llama E. coli HUS
Our law firm has been retained to represent a 3-year-old child who contracted an E. coli infection after visiting an apple orchard/petting zoo in Minnesota. The child developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement
We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.
Recent Foodborne Outbreaks
- Taco John's Lawsuit: Taco Johns food poisoning lawsuit information.
- Taco Bell Lawsuit: Information about a Taco Bell food poisoning lawsuit.
- Chipotle Lawsuit: Update on Chipotle food poisoning case and Chipotle lawsuit FAQ.
- Subway Salmonellosis Lawsuit: 34 people were sickened, and 14 of those were hospitalized, all in Illinios.
- Hartmann Dairy E coli Lawsuit Lawyer - 5 people, 4 of them children, contracted E. coli, and one of those developed HUS.
- Freshway Foods lettuce lawsuit - We are representing one of the people who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome.
- Pasture Maid Creamery Campylobacter: Our lawyers are representing a man who was paralyzed with Guillain-Barre syndrome.
- Peppa's E. coli Lawsuit - An E. coli outbreak in Hawaii associated with the restaurant.
- Daniele Salami Lawsuit: Daniele salami (salame) has been linked to a Salmonella Montevideo outbreak.
- Steak E. coli Outbreak: Over 20 people were sickened by blade-tenderized, non-intact steak.
- Fairbank Farms Lawsuit: A multistate E. coli outbreak has been linked to Fairbank Farms hamburger.
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