Cholera Legal Recourse
Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz, PLLC
Cholera is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease causing violent diarrhea and vomiting. If left untreated, cholera can kill its victims in as little as a few hours as the body rapidly loses massive amounts of vital fluids. While cholera outbreaks mostly occur in undeveloped countries, more than 100 cases of cholera have occurred in the United States over the past two decades. One of the most recent cholera infections occurred in May 2009 whereby a resident of Brazoria County, Texas, contracted cholera and experienced serious symptoms lasting for two weeks. A cholera lawsuit was filed to hold the responsible parties liable and to prevent the cholera outbreak from spreading.
1992 Cholera Epidemic
Cholera was widespread in the United States throughout the 19th century. Since then, improved wastewater management and sanitation systems have made cholera epidemics almost obsolete. However, it is still possible to contract cholera from contaminated water, cholera-tainted seafood and various fruits and vegetables.
One of the largest outbreaks of cholera occurred in 1992 when more than 70 passengers on a flight traveling from Argentina to Los Angeles contracted the cholera bacteria. Many of the cholera victims experienced serious symptoms of cholera, including unrelenting diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps. After being admitted to the hospital and treated for dehydration, most of the victims recovered. An investigation revealed that the culprit of the outbreak was contaminated seafood salad served onboard. The airline had failed to provide passengers with reasonably safe meals, thus exposing itself to potential personal injury lawsuits due to negligence.
2009 Cholera Outbreak
In May 2009, a woman in Brazoria County, Texas, became seriously ill with what she thought to be a simple stomach virus. However, her condition deteriorated as violent diarrhea continued for two weeks. After receiving several treatments, including antibiotics, the woman finally recovered to find out that she had been infected with cholera bacteria. The initial investigation pointed to a nearby bayou that may have been contaminated with sewage leaking from a malfunctioning septic system. In order to hold those responsible for the cholera outbreak liable and to prevent the spread of the dangerous bacteria, a lawsuit has been filed.
Contacting a Cholera Lawyer
In the United States, the law states that all food manufacturers, distributors and servers have an obligation to ensure that their products are reasonably safe. A negligent failure to adhere to this standard might make the involved companies and individuals liable for damages sustained by the affected consumers. If you suspect that you might have suffered cholera due to a cholera-tainted beverage or food product, contact the lawyers of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz at (888) 255-2956. They will perform a thorough case review to determine if you might be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, reduced income and physical and emotional suffering. In addition to litigating cholera food poisoning cases, the attorneys of AWKO Law also specialize in cases arising from salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter and botulism poisoning.
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