Toddler dies from E.coli and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Two-year-old Lily Lavender died in a Birmingham, Alabama, hospital on Saturday. She had an E. coli infection, which led to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and kidney failure. It is not known how she contracted the E. coli infection. Our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving family.
E. coli O157:H7 is a silent killer of children. It can't be detected in any way, not by smell, taste or sight. This is a picture of the microscopic killer:
It only takes a few little rods of E. coli O157:H7 bacteria to make a child seriously ill.
If a child develops hemolytic uremic syndrome, the child will most likely spend weeks in the hospital. About 5% of people who develop hemolytic uremic syndrome die. Children who live through hemolytic uremic syndrome may suffer from complications of the disease for the rest of their lives.
If your child has hemolytic uremic syndrome as a result of an E. coli infection, it is important to have an attorney explain your legal rights and remedies. Food poisoning litigation is a unique area of the law, and an experienced E. coli lawyer should be consulted.
Fred Pritzker is one of the few attorneys in the United States that practices extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation, including E. coli lawsuits. He and his team at Pritzker | Ruohonen have collected millions of dollars on behalf of victims of E. coli O157:H7 and other foodborne outbreaks. He has a national food poisoning lawsuit practice and represents clients throughout the United States. To contact Fred Pritzker, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail fhp@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill out our online consultation form.
