Legionellosis

ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Albany County Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of Legionella at the Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker. Since the discovery of Legionella bacteria in the facility's water, 20 people have been hospitalized and 10 at least people have tested positive for Legionnaires' disease. Tragically, 4 people have died. Legionnaires' Disease Lawyer Jory Lange has been hired to investigate the Peregrine Senior Living Legionella outbreak. "Many people don't realize that invisible water vapor from a shower or water faucet can carry deadly pathogens like Legionella, and can cause hospitalizations or worse," said attorney Jory Lange. "Legionnaires' disease cases are on the rise. Especially in New York. Especially in the summer." "Legionnaires' disease is a very serious illness. Most people who get Legionnaires' disease will require hospitalization. 1 out of every 10 people who become sick with Legionnaires' disease will die. This is why ensuring outbreaks like this are prevented is critical," says attorney Jory Lange. Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker is located at 345 Northern Boulevard Albany, NY 12204. Millions Won for Legionnaires' Disease Victims Jory Lange has won millions of dollars for his clients in Legionnaires' disease settlements. The Lange Law Firm has a national practice devoted to helping victims of Legionnaires' obtain compensation for their medical bills and injuries. Mr. Lange is currently helping multiple New Yorkers who have contracted Legionella infections in New York Legionnaires' disease outbreaks. About Legionnaires' Disease Legionnaires' disease is a rare type of pneumonia with symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, chills headaches, and muscle aches. Occasionally, symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and confusion are experienced. Legionella become a health concern when they grow in human-made water systems. These bacteria thrive in water, especially hot water. Legionella is not spread from person to person. People become ill when they breath in mist containing the bacteria. How a Legionnaires' Disease Lawyer Can Help Our mission is to help families who have been harmed in Legionnaires' disease outbreaks. And to prevent this from happening again. Legionnaires' disease outbreaks occur when building owners fail to properly maintain their water systems. When building owners cause Legionella outbreaks, we use the law to hold them accountable. If you or a loved one contracted Legionnaires' disease, we can help. Call us for a free no obligation legal consultation at (833) 330-3663 or send us an e-mail here. About the legal team: Jory Lange with The Lange Law Firm, PLLC is one of the United States' leading Legionnaires' disease lawyers. Mr. Lange represents families harmed in Legionnaires' disease outbreaks across the United States and has won millions of dollars for his clients. Jory is currently representing injured New Yorkers in multiple Legionnaires' disease outbreaks in New York. Contacts The Lange Law Firm, PLLC Jory D. Lange Jr. Candess Zona-Mendola 833.330.3663 [email protected] SOURCE The Lange Law Firm WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Albany County Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of Legionella at the Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker. Since the discovery of Legionella bacteria in the facility's water, 20 people have been hospitalized and 10 people have tested positive for Legionnaires' disease. Tragically, three people who tested positive for Legionellosis have died. National Legionnaires' Disease Lawyer Jory Lange is investigating the Peregrine Senior Living Legionella outbreak. "Many people don't realize that invisible water vapor from a shower or water faucet can carry deadly pathogens like Legionella, and can cause hospitalizations or worse," said attorney Jory Lange. "Legionnaires' disease cases are on the rise. Especially in New York. Especially in the summer." "Legionnaires' disease is a very serious illness. Most people who get Legionnaires' disease will require hospitalization. 1 out of every 10 people who become sick with Legionnaires' disease will die. This is why ensuring outbreaks like this are prevented is critical," says attorney Jory Lange. Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker is located at 345 Northern Boulevard Albany, NY 12204. About Legionnaires' Disease Legionnaires' disease is a rare type of pneumonia with symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, chills headaches, and muscle aches. Occasionally, symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and confusion are experienced. Legionella become a health concern when they grow in human-made water systems. These bacteria thrive in water, especially hot water. Legionella is not spread from person to person. People become ill when they breath in mist containing the bacteria. How a Legionnaires' Disease Lawyer Can Help Our mission is to help families who have been harmed in Legionnaires' disease outbreaks. And to prevent this from happening again. Legionnaires' disease outbreaks occur when building owners fail to properly maintain their water systems. When building owners cause Legionella outbreaks, we use the law to hold them accountable. If you or a loved one contracted Legionnaires' disease, we can help. Call us for a free no obligation legal consultation at (833) 330-3663 or send us an e-mail here. About the legal team: Jory Lange with The Lange Law Firm, PLLC is one of the United States' leading Legionnaires' disease lawyers. Mr. Lange represents families harmed in Legionnaires' disease outbreaks across the United States and has won millions of dollars for his clients. Jory has represented injured New Yorkers in multiple Legionnaires' disease outbreaks in New York. Contacts The Lange Law Firm, PLLC Jory D. Lange Jr. Candess Zona-Mendola 833.330.3663 [email protected] SOURCE The Lange Law Firm

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The federal General Services Administration (GSA) is making water management at government buildings a priority in 2024, and while it is a good first step, the only way to truly prevent Legionnaires' Disease is to address the problem at its source, according to the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease (APLD). Legionnaires' disease is waterborne disease caused by the bacteria legionella, which leads to a severe form of pneumonia that can be deadly for approximately 1-in-10 individuals who are infected. Those most susceptible include the elderly, smokers, those who are immunocompromised, and individuals with lung and respiratory conditions. GSA testing found higher than normal levels of legionella at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) building in Baltimore, Maryland, and closed the building in June 2023. It only recently reopened. Officials at the Social Security Administration building, about 2.5 miles away from the CMS building in Baltimore, have turned off about 20 water fixtures due to the presence of elevated levels of legionella. This year alone, numerous GSA buildings tested positive and notified workers of the risks associated with the bacteria in the water systems. Consequently, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is demanding EPA act, stating "We cannot allow another Flint water crisis to occur inside federal buildings." "We applaud the GSA's proactive approach to dealing with the presence of legionella in the water supply at federal government buildings," said Tonya Winders, Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease Executive Director. "Building water management and public notification are good first steps for controlling Legionnaires' disease, but the next step is to expand the investigation and tackle the problem at its source, which is the potable water coming into our homes, facilities and offices." Winders said the key to prevention is effective public water system monitoring, management and treatment. Specifically, it is imperative to: Maintain an adequate disinfectant residual at all points in the public water distribution system Monitor and properly manage water quality from the public drinking water supply and distribution system Increase infrastructure investment Investigate all cases of legionellosis comprehensively including single cases and outbreaks Positively identify the source of legionella bacteria after comprehensive investigation Manage building water systems according to best practices per ASHRAE standard 188 "Legionnaires' Disease is preventable, but it requires a proactive, holistic approach to water management," Winders said. "If we are going to truly stop Legionnaires' disease infections, we need to go beyond just investigating buildings and expand the prevention efforts to include the water supply and distribution systems bringing water to our homes and offices." For more information on Legionnaires' Disease and the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease, visit: . SOURCE Prevent Legionnaires'