Greensboro Legionnaires’ Disease Lawyer

Legionnaires’ disease can leave you hospitalized before you ever learn where the infection came from. If you contracted Legionnaires’ disease after staying, working, or living in a Greensboro property, call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online for a free consultation.

Why Choose The Lange Law Firm, PLLC

• We have successfully handled serious Legionnaires’ disease and contaminated water cases involving hospitalization, long-term injury, and wrongful death.

• We bring national experience to outbreak-related claims while giving each client direct, personal attention.

• Clients receive focused legal guidance, clear communication, and representation without upfront attorney fees.

Case Results in Legionnaires’ Disease Claims

• $4.6 Million secured for 11 people who required hospitalization after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak.
• $1.5 Million recovered for an 85-year-old woman who suffered serious illness after exposure to contaminated water.
• $1.5 Million obtained for the family of a 64-year-old man who died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease.

Where Can Exposure Happen?

Legionella exposure often occurs in buildings with large or poorly maintained water systems. The bacteria can grow when water sits stagnant, temperatures remain unsafe, or property owners fail to disinfect plumbing and equipment. Common exposure sources may include:

• Hotels or conference properties.

• Apartment buildings or senior housing communities.

• Hospitals, clinics, or rehabilitation centers.

• Workplaces with cooling towers or industrial water systems.

• Gyms, spas, or public facilities with water features.

Showers, faucets, hot tubs, decorative fountains, cooling towers, and other water-connected systems can release contaminated mist into the air that’s inhaled.

Who May Be Responsible for the Outbreak?

Legionnaires’ disease claims often focus on who controlled the water system. More than one party may share responsibility, such as:

• A property owner may fail to maintain plumbing or cooling systems.

• A management company may ignore water safety protocols.

• A hotel or apartment operator may fail to respond to complaints or warnings.

• A maintenance contractor may service equipment improperly.

• A healthcare facility may expose vulnerable patients to contaminated water.

The claim must show that preventable water system failures allowed Legionella bacteria to grow and reach people in the building.

North Carolina Laws That May Apply

North Carolina premises liability law may apply to your claim as it allows you to hold property owners or occupiers liable if you become sick because of unsafe conditions on the property. North Carolina courts recognize a duty to use “reasonable care in the maintenance” of property for lawful visitors.

Claim Deadline

North Carolina General Statutes § 1-52(5) applies to actions involving “injury to the person or rights of another” and gives injured people a deadline of three years to file most personal injury claims.

Wrongful Death

North Carolina General Statutes § 28A-18-2 applies when a wrongful act or neglect causes death and allows damages for losses such as “care, treatment and hospitalization,” “pain and suffering,” and “reasonable funeral expenses.” Families may rely on this law after losing a loved one to Legionnaires’ disease.

How a Greensboro Legionnaires’ Disease Lawyer Handles Your Claim

A Greensboro Legionnaires’ disease lawyer can take over the evidence-gathering process while you focus on your health. Proving your claim may require water testing records, maintenance logs, repair histories, inspection reports, employee statements, public health notices, and expert opinions.

A lawyer can also handle all dealings with insurers and defense attorneys. If the responsible parties dispute exposure, blame another party, or minimize your illness, your lawyer can respond with evidence and prepare the claim for litigation.

Contact Us For a Free Consultation

You deserve answers after a Legionnaires’ disease diagnosis. Call (833) 330-3663 or message us online today.