Sunnyvale Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawyer

According to the American Council on Science and Health, carbon monoxide poisoning is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, killing more people than terrorism and mass shootings combined. Carbon monoxide poisoning is entirely preventable in most cases. Although some people can recover after being exposed to carbon monoxide and becoming sick, this is not usually the case. Too often, loved ones do not even realize the cause of their loved one’s sickness or death until it is too late. If you or your loved one was exposed to carbon monoxide due to someone else’s negligence, you may have the right to file a claim for compensation against the liable party. Our Sunnyvale carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer can advise on whether carelessness was involved and help you obtain full compensation.

What Causes Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

Carbon monoxide has no odor, taste, or color, and a person will unknowingly inhale the fumes when they are exposed to the toxic gas. Additionally, many of the devices that are used every day produce carbon monoxide. Together, these factors are a deadly combination. Carbon monoxide is produced when a combustion engine uses gasoline, oil, or natural gas as fuel. Most commonly, carbon monoxide poisoning is caused by the following:

• Boat engines
• Fuel-burning camping appliances such as heating units and grills
• Defective gas clothes dryer
• Defective gas, coal, oil, or wood furnaces
• Defective water heaters
• Defective cooking appliances
• Clogged chimneys
• Exhaust from idling vehicles
• Tobacco smoke
• Fires

The above list of causes of carbon monoxide poisoning is not exhaustive. People can become exposed to the toxin while they are in their home, or when they are visiting Sunnyvale, and they stay in a hotel, motel, or Airbnb. Property owners in these establishments are required under the law to take the necessary measures to prevent deaths from carbon monoxide exposure. Contact a carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer in Sunnyvale if you or a loved one has been exposed.

What Is the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act?

In 2010, California legislators passed the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act in an effort to reduce preventable deaths. The Act requires all property owners to install carbon monoxide detectors in any dwelling that has an attached garage or contains a fuel-burning device. Any type of housing, including homes, apartments, hotel units, and condominiums are defined as ‘dwellings’ under the law.

Property owners often fail to fulfill their legal obligations. They may fail to install carbon monoxide detectors, install detectors that are not compliant with the law, and regularly test the devices to ensure they are in good working order. When property owners fail to take these necessary steps, they can be held liable if anyone becomes sick or loses their life due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Call Our Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Attorney in Sunnyvale for Legal Help

Our Sunnyvale carbon monoxide poisoning attorney at Brod Law Firm has helped families make things right after tragedy, and we can help you, too. Call us today at (800) 427-7020 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free review of your case with our experienced attorney and to learn more about how we can help your family.