[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/legionnaires-disease-health-legal-concerns-new-yorkers\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/legionnaires-disease-health-legal-concerns-new-yorkers\/","headline":"Legionnaires\u2019 Disease Outbreak Causes Health and Legal Concerns for New Yorkers","name":"Legionnaires\u2019 Disease Outbreak Causes Health and Legal Concerns for New Yorkers","description":"The recent and largest outbreak of Legionnaires\u2019 disease in New York, more specifically in the Bronx community, has raised serious concerns about the dangers of this illness. Even though this disease is not spread from person to person and is only contracted by breathing in water vapor containing the Legionella bacteria, it is still frightening […]","datePublished":"2015-10-16","dateModified":"2026-02-18","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/author\/lawyertime\/#Person","name":"Jeff S. Korek, Senior Trial Partner","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/author\/lawyertime\/","identifier":6,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2a6b585bd9ec0380c318ef0bf03ab217cd00e896106c76b0beaeb0435c083189?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2a6b585bd9ec0380c318ef0bf03ab217cd00e896106c76b0beaeb0435c083189?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Gersowitz, Libo & Korek PC","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo2@1X.png","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo2@1X.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/bigstock-Lungs-77069567.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/bigstock-Lungs-77069567.jpg","height":4096,"width":4096},"url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/legionnaires-disease-health-legal-concerns-new-yorkers\/","about":["Featured Category","Premises Liability"],"wordCount":582,"articleBody":"The recent and largest outbreak of Legionnaires\u2019 disease in New York, more specifically in the Bronx community, has raised serious concerns about the dangers of this illness. Even though this disease is not spread from person to person and is only contracted by breathing in water vapor containing the Legionella bacteria, it is still frightening many New Yorkers.That fear is not unwarranted. Unfortunately our firm has represent two families who lost loved ones due to exposure to the Legionella bacteria. While we were able to reach confidential settlements for those families, it will never make them whole again.Legionnaire\u2019s disease has been blamed for taking the lives of 12 New Yorkers and sickening 116 more. The July-August outbreak that infected 128 New Yorkers was later linked to a South Bronx boutique hotel. The flare-up caused 12 fatalities and sickened 116 more people. Since the outbreak, 13 new cases have been reported, 11 of which remain hospitalized.What Is Legionnaire\u2019s Disease?The Legionella bacteria that causes Legionnaire\u2019s disease is naturally found in the environment, usually in water. The bacteria grow best in swimming pools, hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks and building plumbing systems. People contract Legionnaires\u2019 disease when they breathe in a mist or vapor containing the bacteria. For instance, if you are near or in a hot tub that has not been properly cleaned and disinfected and breathe in tiny droplets of the contaminated water, you may become infected with the bacteria.The exposure time from the bacteria to the onset of the symptoms of the disease is generally 2 to 14 days, referred to as the \u201cincubation period.\u201d Common symptoms of the Legionnaires\u2019 disease include:CoughShortness of breathHigh feverMuscle achesHeadachesThe seriousness of this disease often makes people seek out experienced law firms, such as Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., to determine if they have a case.How To Prove a Legionnaires\u2019 Disease Claim in a LawsuitIn order to successfully file a lawsuit against the person or entity alleged to be responsible for the outbreak of the Legionnaire\u2019s disease, you must prove the following elements:You were exposed to the Legionella bacteria that causes the diseaseThe exposure occurred at the premises you are filing a suit againstThe exposure resulted from the negligence of the owner or operator of the premisesThe exposure resulted in a confirmed diagnosis of Legionnaire\u2019s diseaseOur Success In Proving These ClaimsSimilar to other complicated personal injury claims, in order to pursue a claim, you need to obtain the services of an experienced attorney. Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. has already litigated two such cases, which has resulted in confidential amounts. Our legal team and staff has the knowledge and resources to hold the negligent parties and entities liable for their actions in order to bring justice and obtain fair compensation for innocent victims.Call a New York Legionnaires\u2019 Disease Attorney TodayIf you or a loved one has experienced any symptoms that suggest you may have contracted Legionnaires\u2019 disease, you should immediately seek medical attention. If a diagnosis confirms the presence of the Legionella bacteria in your system, you should obtain legal representation. Our legal team is here to advise you, and if necessary, handle your claim against any party or entity that may be responsible for your sickness.For more information or to consult with one of our experienced New York Legionnaires\u2019 disease attorneys, please call Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. at 1-800-529-9997."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Legionnaires\u2019 Disease Outbreak Causes Health and Legal Concerns for New Yorkers","item":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/legionnaires-disease-health-legal-concerns-new-yorkers\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]