Raleigh Legionnaires’ Disease Lawyer

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by inhaling water vapor contaminated with Legionella bacteria. If you were diagnosed in Raleigh, you may have grounds for legal action. Call (833) 330-3663 or reach out online for a free consultation with a Raleigh Legionnaires’ disease attorney.

Case Outcomes

• $4.6 Million obtained for a group of individuals exposed during a hotel outbreak.
• $1.5 Million recovered for an elderly woman who contracted Legionnaires’ disease in an assisted living center.
• $1.5 Million secured for the family of a man who passed away due to complications from the illness.

To learn more, please visit our full case results page case results page

Why You Need a Legionnaires’ Attorney

Legionnaires’ cases are different from most personal injury claims. These lawsuits involve environmental testing, public health records, building maintenance reports, and complex chains of liability. A lawyer experienced in waterborne illness litigation can:

• Work alongside infectious disease experts and environmental engineers to trace the outbreak source.
• Collect time-sensitive evidence from HVAC systems, hot tubs, plumbing units, and water towers.
• Identify all responsible parties—including property owners, landlords, maintenance contractors, or product manufacturers.
• Negotiate with insurance companies and corporate defense firms who routinely try to deflect blame.

Types of Compensation Available

Victims of Legionnaires’ disease may face long hospital stays, lasting complications, or even the loss of a loved one. If another party is responsible for your exposure, North Carolina law allows you to pursue damages such as:

Medical Costs

This includes emergency care, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, follow-up appointments, medications, physical therapy, and any future medical needs stemming from your illness.

Lost Wages and Income

If you were unable to work due to your diagnosis—or if complications prevent you from returning to your previous role—you may be compensated for lost wages and diminished future earning capacity.

Pain and Suffering

Legionnaires’ disease often causes significant physical pain, emotional distress, and life disruption. North Carolina law permits compensation for these non-economic damages.

Wrongful Death Losses

If a family member died due to Legionella exposure, you may pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and the emotional impact of your loss.

Punitive Damages

In rare cases involving extreme recklessness or willful neglect, courts may award additional damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct.

North Carolina Law and Legionnaires’ Litigation

Several legal paths may be used to pursue compensation in North Carolina:

Premises Liability

Property owners have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe environments. If they fail to monitor and disinfect water systems, they may be held liable for illnesses caused by exposure.

Negligence

To establish negligence, it must be shown that a duty of care was breached and that this breach caused the illness. This typically involves expert testimony linking the property’s water system to your infection.

Product Liability

If a poorly designed or defective water system component allowed Legionella to flourish, we may pursue a claim against the manufacturer or installer under North Carolina product liability law.

Wrongful Death

If a loved one passed away due to complications from Legionnaires’ disease, surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-18-2.

Statute of Limitations

In North Carolina, the time limit to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is generally three years from the date of injury or death (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52). Waiting too long could bar you from pursuing compensation.

Speak With a Raleigh Legionnaires’ Disease Lawyer

Call (833) 330-3663 or contact us online today for a free, confidential case review.