Virginia Beach Legionnaires’ Disease Lawyer

Legionnaires’ disease is a serious, sometimes fatal illness caused by exposure to water systems contaminated with Legionella bacteria. If you contracted Legionnaires’ disease in Virginia Beach, you may have the right to take legal action. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

Why Legal Representation Matters in Legionnaires’ Disease Cases

Proving a Legionnaires’ disease claim requires a deep understanding of how bacteria travel through plumbing, how public health investigations work, and how to hold negligent parties legally accountable. Hiring an attorney experienced in waterborne illness litigation gives you access to:

• Investigative Resources: We work with microbiologists, industrial hygienists, and public health officials to track the source of exposure.
• Legal Precision: We understand how to establish causation and liability under Virginia law.
• Protection Against Low Settlements: Insurance companies often move quickly to limit their payout. We push back with the full weight of medical evidence and expert testimony.

Without legal guidance, critical evidence can be lost—especially in environmental cases where sources are cleaned or altered after exposure.

Who Can Be Sued for Legionella Exposure?

Liability depends on where and how the exposure occurred. You may have a valid claim against:

Hotels, Resorts, and Vacation Rentals

If cooling towers, hot tubs, or plumbing systems were not properly maintained, the property owner may be liable.

Hospitals and Medical Facilities

Patients who become infected in healthcare settings—especially during extended stays—may have been exposed through poorly sanitized water systems.

Property Managers and Landlords

Apartments and condos must follow safety protocols to prevent bacterial growth. A failure to flush pipes, monitor temperature, or clean storage tanks may be grounds for legal action.

Maintenance Contractors

Outside vendors hired to inspect or sanitize plumbing systems can also be held accountable if they failed to meet safety standards.

Manufacturers of Defective Equipment

If the exposure was caused by a faulty water heater, filtration system, or HVAC component, a product liability claim may be possible.

Virginia Law in Legionnaires’ Disease Lawsuits

Several Virginia legal principles apply to these cases:

Premises Liability

Under Virginia law, property owners must maintain reasonably safe conditions for lawful visitors. If a known hazard like Legionella is ignored, and someone becomes ill as a result, the owner may be liable for damages.

Negligence

To succeed in a negligence claim, plaintiffs must prove that the defendant had a duty of care, breached that duty, and directly caused the illness. In Legionnaires’ cases, this often requires scientific evidence and testimony from medical experts.

Product Liability

If a contaminated water source resulted from defective design or manufacturing, victims may bring a claim against the maker of that component.

Wrongful Death

Families who lose a loved one due to Legionnaires’ disease may pursue a wrongful death claim under Virginia Code § 8.01-50 for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional loss.

Statute of Limitations

The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia is two years from the date of injury (Code of Virginia § 8.01-243). For wrongful death, the time limit is also two years from the date of death.

Speak With a Virginia Beach Legionnaires’ Disease Attorney

Contact our team at (833) 330-3663 or reach out online for a free, no-obligation consultation. We are here to investigate your case and fight for the accountability and recovery you deserve.