Jules Zacher Law Office

Representing Victims of Legionnaires' Disease

Jules Zacher has Litigated / Negotiated settlements for over 50 cases for clients who have contracted Legionnaire disease.

ABOUT US

Jules Zacher

Jules Zacher is an Attorney Representing Victims of Legionnaires’ disease nationally. 

This Site contains news, and information on Legionnaires’ disease, from both a general and legal perspective

Contact info:
Zacherlaw@gmail.com

 What is Legionnaires’ disease?     Legionnaires’ disease is a bacterial illness that is often acquired through inhalation of contaminated water and can cause symptoms of pneumonia.  Find out more. Do you have a case?    Jules Zacher has had success helping his clients pursue lawsuits.  Learn more about Litigation What’s new in the world of Legionella?     Visit the blog to stay current on scientific and legal news related to Legionnaires’ disease and opinions on the subject.

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Where and How you can acquire
Legionnaires disease?

Travel -Associated

The most common is travel-associated Legionnaire’s disease.  Sources of this type of Legionnaire’s disease have included the water systems of hotels, cruise ships, as well as whirlpool spas and hot tubs.

Community Acquired

Community acquired Legionnaire’s disease is acquired in the general community. A cooling tower could be the source of this type of the disease.

 

Hospital -Associated

This type of Legionnaire’s disease is hospital acquired and has been given the name Nosocomial. Again it is the water supply that is usually the culprit in an outbreak at hospital. 

Legionnaires Disease News

  • Napa County Health Officials Investigating Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak. READ MORE…
  • NYC Department of Health Officially Closes Investigation of Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in The Bronx. READ MORE…
  • Marion County Department of Health to Inspect Hundreds of Pools to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease. READ MORE…
  • Avoiding Germs in Hotel Pools and Hot Tubs. READ MORE…
  • Cooling Tower Linked to 2019 New Brunswick Outbreak Was Not Propely Maintained. READ MORE…
  • Health Department Closes Investigation of Highbridge Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak. READ MORE…
  • Availability Bias and its Relationship with Legionnaires’ Disease and COVID-19. READ MORE…
  • Illinois Passes Legislation Aimed at Protecting At-Risk Residents from Waterborne Health Risks. READ MORE…
  • Attorney General Reaches Agreement with Verizon Following Cooling Tower Violations. READ MORE…
  • Confirmed Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Jumps to 24 in Bronx Outbreak. READ MORE…
Jules Zacher was last modified: August 10th, 2023 by zacherlaw