Vibrio Vulnificus Facts
Vibrio
vulnificus is a bacterium that occurs naturally in estuarine and sea waters,
residing in high numbers in filter-feeding shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels).
The organism is able to cause infection in people through ingestion (typically
through eating raw oysters). The chances of becoming infected by vibrio vulnificus
from eating raw oysters depends on the number of oysters consumed, the concentration
of the bacteria in those oysters, the virulence of the strain, and the condition
or strength of the person’s immune system. However, once the bacteria
get into a person’s bloodstream and septicemia develops, the mortality
rate is 50% to 70%. Individuals who survive the bacterial infection may lose
one or more of their limbs and have severe scarring on their bodies.
Experience Counts
Because of our extensive litigation experience as Former Insurance Company Lawyers, we know how to aggressively get you what you deserve and will help you get well and back into an active and productive life.
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The vibrio injury attorneys at Gregory & O’Sullivan will evaluate your case free of charge so you have nothing to lose by speaking with an attorney and understanding your rights after an accident with injuries.
What Vibrio Injury Victims Are Entitled To
The vibrio injury lawyers at the Gregory Law Firm, will immediately begin the process of investigating your vibrio injuries by contacting your local health department and collecting all the relevant information including where the oysters were harvested, where the oysters were sold, how the oysters were handled at the restaurant or place of purchase. The vibrio injury attorneys will aggressively seek to get you compensated for your past, present and future medical costs, past, present, and future lost wages, pain and suffering and more!
Contingent Fee Basis
We handle vibrio injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay no legal fees unless we are successful in getting compensation for you. When we win, our fees are paid as an agreed upon percentage of the award. Contact one of the vibrio injury attorneys at the Gregory Law Firm to learn more about how we can help.
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