Minneapolis Legionnaires’ Disease Attorney
If you or a loved one became seriously ill from Legionella bacteria in Minneapolis, you may have legal options. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online to speak with a Minneapolis Legionnaires’ disease attorney in a free consultation.
Why Choose Us for Your Legionnaires’ Disease Case
- The Lange Law Firm, PLLC focuses on cases involving contaminated water and products, giving clients the benefit of experience that general personal injury firms may not offer.
- Our team acts quickly to obtain the critical evidence needed before water samples are altered, maintenance logs can be updated, or systems disinfected.
- Families come to us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and we take that responsibility seriously.
What Is Legionnaires’ Disease?
Legionnaires’ disease is a form of severe pneumonia caused by inhaling water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria. Symptoms may appear 2 to 10 days after exposure to a contaminated man-made water system and often resemble other types of pneumonia. For example:
- High fever and chills
- Cough and chest pain
- Muscle aches and fatigue
- Confusion or shortness of breath
- Gastrointestinal issues such as nausea or diarrhea
Legionnaires’ disease almost always requires medical care.
What Are My Legal Options After a Legionnaires’ Diagnosis?
Many cases of Legionnaires’ disease are tied to preventable exposure. This means the illness may have resulted from someone else’s failure to maintain a water system safely. If that is the case, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for your:
- Hospital bills and follow-up care
- Lost wages or income during recovery
- Ongoing respiratory treatment or therapy
- Emotional distress and pain
- Wrongful death damages (for families who lost a loved one)
How a Minneapolis Legionnaires’ Disease Lawyer Can Help
After a diagnosis, most people do not know where to turn or how to begin tracing their exposure. An attorney can step in to:
- Investigate the source of your exposure: This includes working with public health agencies, water testing experts, and environmental records to identify where you were infected.
- Preserve critical evidence: Water samples, inspection logs, maintenance records, and witness statements are time-sensitive. A lawyer can act quickly to secure these materials.
- Identify all responsible parties: Hotels, nursing homes, hospitals, gyms, or building managers may be responsible for the outbreak—or multiple parties may share the blame.
- Handle communication and legal action: From filing claims to negotiating compensation, your attorney manages the legal process so you can focus on recovery.
- Make sure your rights are protected: Without representation, it is easy to lose access to key evidence or accept less than you deserve from insurers or corporate defendants.
Who Can Be Held Responsible for Legionnaires’ Exposure?
In Minneapolis, any party responsible for maintaining a building’s water system may be liable if it becomes contaminated. This can include:
These parties are expected to test, clean, and maintain systems in accordance with safety guidelines.
Statute of Limitations in Minnesota
In Minnesota, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of illness (Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)). If a loved one passed away due to Legionnaires’ disease, a wrongful death claim must generally be filed within three years (Minn. Stat. § 573.02).
Talk to a Minneapolis Legionnaires’ Disease Attorney Today
If you or someone in your family contracted Legionnaires’ disease in Minneapolis, help is available. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online for a free, no-obligation consultation.
