Medical Professionals and E. coli Lawyers

We represent people who have been sickened by E. coli O157:H7. The pain these people suffer is “off the charts,” as stated by attorney Fred Pritzker in a recent television interview. In many situations, the pain and suffering continues for months or years. As E. coli lawyers, we work together with medical professionals to ensure that our clients are adequately compensated for pain and suffering.

The Mayo Clinic provides some information about E. coli on its website that explains the reason for some of the pain associated with an E. coli infection:

But E. coli O157:H7 is different. It produces a toxin that damages the lining of the small intestine, leading to intense abdominal cramps and severe, bloody diarrhea. You may have 10 or more bowel movements a day, some consisting almost entirely of blood. The marked loss of fluids and electrolytes causes dehydration and fatigue.
Nevertheless, many people recover completely from the infection in five to 10 days. But others, especially older adults, children under the age of 5 and people with weakened immune systems, may develop a serious complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome. This syndrome damages the lining of the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys, sometimes leading to kidney failure.

Even with the best of care, including blood and platelet transfusions and kidney dialysis, a few children die every year of hemolytic uremic syndrome. Others may have lifelong kidney problems or require long-term dialysis. Still others develop further complications such as high blood pressure, seizures, blindness and paralysis.

To contact an E. coli lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online free case consultation form.