Legionnaire’s Disease

If you or a member of your family have developed Legionnaires’ Disease, please contact Accident Claim Helpdesk in order to see whether you can claim compensation for your pain and suffering and any loss of earnings or financial losses.

Legionella bacteria can multiply in water systems including air conditioners, plumbing systems, hot tubs and such like. You can become infected if you inhale microscopic droplets of water which contain the bacteria.

Initial symptoms are similar to flu, and can include fever, chills, headaches, confusion and muscle pain. As the condition develops, it can also lead to pneumonia like symptoms.

The condition is potentially serious, and can in some cases be fatal.

It usually takes six or seven days for symptoms to become apparent, although it can be much shorter (or longer) than this.

Legionella bacteria can spread more quickly in water installations in large buildings such as hotels, hospitals, office blocks, but can also develop in smaller premises, too.

Water systems can be contaminated by legionella if they are not properly maintained; for example, if the water temperature is incorrect or the installation is contaminated by rust, lime scale, etc.

If you have contracted Legionnaire’s Disease through negligence such as badly maintained equipment then please contact Accident Claim Helpdesk to make a claim for compensation.