E. coli Complications

Complications of an E. coli O157:H7 Infection:

• Dehydration
• Hemorrhagic colitis
• Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) develops in 5-15% of cases, and has a mortality rate between 3-7%.

Most complications are actually a result of the shiga toxins that also cause HUS.

• 33% of patients with HUS develop central nervous system damage: seizure, stroke, irritability, dementia, delusions, and confusion
• Intussusception
• Pancreatitis
• Severe colitis (inflammation of the colon)
• Chronic kidney failure
• Hypertension
• Hematuria (blood in urine)
• Proteinuria (protein in urine)
• Intestinal strictures (narrowing of intestine)
• Intestinal perforations (penetration of intestine, fluid can flow out)

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• Experienced

  Our law firm has represented victims of E. coli outbreaks involving ground beef, spinach and lettuce. We have also handled cases involving restaurants, including cases where health officials could not pinpoint the food served at the restaurant that was responsible for the illnesses. We also have represented the families of people who died from the complications of an E. coli infection, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

• Respected

  Our lawyers have gained a national reputation in this area and have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TV stations and others. In recognition of their accomplishments, Pritzker | Ruohonen lawyers Fred Pritzker, Rich Ruohonen and Elliot Olsen have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics.

• Advocates

  For most of our clients, the goal of an E. coli lawsuit is not only just compensation, but also to send a message to food manufacturers, food retailers, restaurants and others that food safety matters. We support our clients in this and take measures to advocate for needed changes on the federal and state levels.