How Much Compensation Can You Recover for Legionnaires’ Disease in New York?
Recovering Compensation After a Preventable Legionnaires’ Disease Infection
A diagnosis of Legionnaires’ disease can have devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Victims often face lengthy hospitalizations, lost income, ongoing medical treatment, and lasting health complications. When the illness results from a negligent property owner, hotel, hospital, nursing home, employer, or another responsible party, New York law may allow victims to recover compensation for their losses. Although no financial award can undo the harm caused by a preventable infection, compensation can help cover medical expenses, replace lost wages, provide future financial security, and hold negligent parties accountable. At Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, we carefully evaluate every case to pursue the maximum compensation available under New York law.
If you or a loved one developed Legionnaires’ disease after exposure to contaminated water, call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462) today for a free consultation. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Legionnaires’ disease case worth?
Every case is unique. The value of a claim depends on factors such as the severity of the illness, length of hospitalization, whether intensive care was required, permanent injuries, lost income, available insurance coverage, the strength of the liability evidence, and the overall impact on your life. An experienced attorney can evaluate these factors and provide a more individualized assessment.
What medical expenses can I recover?
Victims may be entitled to compensation for emergency treatment, ambulance transportation, hospitalization, intensive care, antibiotics, diagnostic testing, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, home healthcare, and other reasonable past and future medical expenses related to their illness. Severe cases can result in substantial medical costs that continue long after the initial hospitalization.
Can I recover lost wages and future income?
Yes. Many Legionnaires’ disease victims miss weeks or months of work, while others suffer permanent impairments that reduce their future earning capacity. Depending on your circumstances, you may recover lost wages as well as compensation for diminished future earnings if your ability to work has been permanently affected.
Can I recover damages for pain and suffering?
Yes. Legionnaires’ disease can cause severe physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and a diminished quality of life. New York law recognizes these non-economic damages, which are often among the most significant components of a serious personal injury claim.
What if my loved one died from Legionnaires’ disease?
If negligence resulted in a fatal infection, certain surviving family members or the personal representative of the estate may pursue a wrongful death claim. Recoverable damages may include funeral and burial expenses, medical expenses incurred before death, loss of financial support, and other damages permitted under New York law. Because wrongful death claims involve unique legal requirements and strict deadlines, it is important to speak with an attorney promptly.
Can more than one party be responsible for paying compensation?
Yes. Legionnaires’ disease lawsuits often involve multiple defendants, including property owners, hotels, apartment building owners, hospitals, nursing homes, property management companies, maintenance contractors, water treatment companies, and plumbing contractors. Identifying every responsible party may increase the likelihood of obtaining full compensation.
Does insurance cover Legionnaires’ disease claims?
In many cases, yes. Commercial property owners often carry liability insurance that may provide coverage for negligence claims, and additional insurance policies may also apply. An experienced attorney can identify all available insurance coverage and pursue compensation from every responsible source.
How much does it cost to hire Greenstein & Pittari, LLP?
Nothing upfront. We handle Legionnaires’ disease cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney’s fees unless we successfully recover compensation. We also provide free consultations so you can understand your legal rights without financial risk.
Why Choose Greenstein & Pittari, LLP?
Recovering compensation in a Legionnaires’ disease case requires more than proving you became ill. It demands a thorough investigation, a clear understanding of complex medical and scientific evidence, and the ability to establish that another party’s negligence caused your injuries. Greenstein & Pittari, LLP works with medical experts, engineers, economists, and other specialists to fully document our clients’ damages and pursue the compensation they deserve.
From investigating the source of exposure and identifying every liable defendant to negotiating with insurance companies and preparing cases for trial, our attorneys provide aggressive, compassionate representation every step of the way. Whether your exposure occurred in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester County, or elsewhere in New York, we are prepared to fight for you.
If you or someone you love developed Legionnaires’ disease because of another party’s negligence, call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462) today for a free consultation.
Don’t Be a Victim Twice.