Category: Personal Injury

Legionnaires' disease is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella. It is crucial to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease, as well as the steps to take if you suspect you or someone you know may have contracted this disease due to negligence. 

If you have suffered emotional distress that is affecting your quality of life, you might be considering filing a lawsuit for emotional distress. Even minor accidents can be scary and lead to anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and other emotional problems.

Generally, it can take insurance companies up to around three months to settle a claim in Nevada, depending on how long it takes the company to acknowledge the claim, process the claim, and pay the settlement.

Can you get Legionnaires’ disease from drinking water? Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires' disease if it is present in drinking water that is accidentally inhaled into the lungs. This happens when water that you are drinking “goes down the wrong pipe”, or when you inhale small amounts of drinking water.

If you suspect that you have contracted legionnaires' disease from a legionnaires' disease outbreak while staying at a Las Vegas, Nevada hotel, you may have the right to recover compensation from those responsible. Generally, the individuals liable for such incidents are the owners, operators, or managers of the premises where the outbreak occurred.

There have been several reported long-term effects of legionnaires' disease. These include fatigue, neurologic and neuromuscular symptoms, and post-traumatic stress disorder. If left untreated, Legionnaires’ disease can become life-threatening.

In Nevada, foreseeability in premises liability claims can have an expansive interpretation. Generally, casinos must take reasonable precautions in food preparation and storage to prevent food poisoning. They should not serve alcohol in casinos, dining areas, or nightclubs to already severely intoxicated persons. Fixtures and furniture should be kept in good repair. Chairs at gaming tables, pubs, dining areas, showrooms, or bathrooms should be safe. Spills, or other tripping or falling hazards, should be cleared away promptly.