Eureka Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawyer

Carbon monoxide poisoning is the fourth-leading cause of fatality in the United States. According to the American Council on Science and Health, it kills more people in the country than terrorism and mass shootings combined. Carbon monoxide poisoning is also usually preventable, and it is completely needless when it results in loss of life. Although there are instances when people have become sick and made a full recovery, this is not typical. In the vast majority of cases, carbon monoxide poisoning is fatal. Additionally, it is often too late when the cause of death is discovered. If you have become sick, or you have lost someone you love, and another person’s negligence is to blame, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Our Eureka carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer can help you file your claim and ensure you receive the fair settlement you deserve.

Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because it is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas. When air becomes contaminated with the toxin, people can breathe it in and become sick because they are not aware of its presence. This, along with the fact that many everyday items produce carbon monoxide, is a deadly combination. Carbon monoxide is created when combustion engines use fuel sources such as gasoline, wood, oil, or natural gas. The following are some of the most common devices that create carbon monoxide, which can result in illness:

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

Unfortunately, the above are just a few of the most common devices that create carbon monoxide, resulting in poisoning .When people are staying in their own homes, or in a Eureka motel, hotel, or AirBNB, they can suffer the ill effects. Property owners have a legal duty to take certain steps so that no one suffers unnecessarily. If you have questions, a carbon monoxide poisoning attorney in Eureka can help.

To reduce the number of preventable deaths, California lawmakers passed the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act in 2010. Under the Act, all property owners have a legal obligation to install carbon monoxide detectors in any dwelling that contains a device that burns fuel. The law defines a ‘dwelling’ as any apartment, home, condominium, hotel unit, or other type of housing. Any building that has an attached garage must also have a carbon monoxide detector installed. Any time a property owner fails to comply with the law and someone becomes sick or loses their life, the property owner should be held accountable for paying full damages.

At Brod Law Firm, our Eureka carbon monoxide poisoning attorney has seen the devastating effects of negligence and is dedicated to helping our clients make things right. We can put that expertise to work for you, too. Call us today at (800) 427-7020 or fill out our online form to schedule a free case review and to learn more about how we can help.