Carbon monoxide poisoning continues to be one of the leading causes of accidental poisoning deaths. According to reports, carbon monoxide poisoning accounts for more than 500 deaths and tens of thousands of hospitalizations every year—the majority of carbon monoxide incidents occurring in the victim’s home. Were you affected by carbon monoxide poisoning? Did a member of your family die as a result of severe carbon monoxide poisoning? If the carbon monoxide exposure occurred in your home, are you liable for your poisoning?
Many people mistakenly believe that they are at fault for their carbon monoxide poisoning. They believe that they could have done something to prevent their exposure to carbon monoxide. Although there are many steps people could take to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, most incidents of poisoning occur as a result of another party’s negligent actions. If you suffered carbon monoxide after the negligent actions of a party, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit against the liable party.
If you are interested in filing a lawsuit after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning, you must contact Normandie Law Firm. Normandie Law Firm is a law firm with experience in carbon monoxide poisoning cases. Our law firm has helped carbon monoxide poisoning victims in Lancaster and Palmdale for many years. If you want to sue the party who negligently exposed you to carbon monoxide and caused your carbon monoxide poisoning, you must speak with an attorney who is an expert in carbon monoxide claims. You should contact our law firm and request to speak with our attorneys as soon as possible.
In the following sections, you will find information that should help you gain an understanding of your current situation. However, you should not interpret the sections below as any form of legal advice. You must contact our law firm and speak with our attorneys for a comprehensive legal consultation.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is a gas that is undetectable to humans; it is tasteless, odorless, and colorless. The gas is harmless under most circumstances. However, carbon monoxide can poison humans who are exposed to high levels or constant low levels of the gas. Carbon monoxide is produced by stoves, ovens, furnaces, lawnmowers, dryers, cars, chimneys, fireplaces, and many other things commonly found in or near homes. As mentioned, the gas is harmless under most circumstances. If the carbon monoxide produced by the items on the list is vented properly, carbon monoxide poisoning should not occur. In enclosed spaces with little to no ventilation, carbon monoxide can quickly concentrate and replace the oxygen. When victims breathe in carbon monoxide, the gas enters the bloodstream and slowly deprives the body of oxygen. As carbon monoxide enters the body, victims might experience the following symptoms: headaches, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, irregular breathing, irregular heartbeat, loss of consciousness, and seizures, for example. If carbon monoxide exposure persists, victims run the risk of permanent brain damage or death.
Negligent Parties and Liability
Who is liable for your carbon monoxide poisoning? As mentioned above, many victims believe that they are liable for their carbon monoxide poisoning; they believe that they did not take the necessary caution to avoid exposure to carbon monoxide. However, the majority of carbon monoxide incidents occur when a party is negligent. Common liable parties include the following: landlords, property owners, builders, contractors, service companies, and installation companies. If you contacted an appliance repair company to repair your clothes dryer for an unrelated reason, the repairman could have created an additional problem while trying to fix the problem you identified. If the repairman created a carbon monoxide leak, he might be liable for any carbon monoxide poisoning that you suffer. If you contacted your landlord after your carbon monoxide detector continued to sound during the night, your landlord has the duty of addressing the situation. If your landlord ignores the situation, he or she might be liable for any carbon monoxide poisoning instances. As you can see, the negligent actions of parties might cause your carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information on establishing liability for your carbon monoxide claim, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible.
The Types of Claims Victims Could File
What claim could you file if you were affected by carbon monoxide poisoning? The answer to that question depends on the specific details of your claim. If you suffered carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of the negligent actions of a party, you might be able to file a negligence claim against the liable party. If a member of your family lost his or her life after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a negligent party, you might be able to file a wrongful death claim. Other possible causes of action include product liability claims. For more information about the types of claim that you might be able to pursue, you should contact our experienced carbon monoxide attorneys in Lancaster.
Compensation Available for Your Claim
Will you receive compensation if you file a claim for carbon monoxide poisoning? The answer to that question depends on the specific details of your claim. Many of the victims of carbon monoxide poisoning are eligible to recover the following forms of compensation:
- Medical costs—if you were treated for your carbon monoxide poisoning, you were likely left with unexpected medical bills. You might be eligible to receive compensation for medical costs associated with your carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Lost wages—if you were unable to work because your symptoms were too severe, you likely lost income. You might be eligible to recover the income you lost based on your wage history and time you were unable to work. If you are filing a wrongful death claim, you might be able to recover the victim’s projected income based on wage history and time expected to work had he or she not died.
- Pain and suffering—if you were left with mental and emotional distress, such as depression or anxiety, for example, you might be eligible to be compensated.
- Loss of consortium—in wrongful death claims, you might be compensated for losing the ability to have a normal, loving relationship with the deceased victim.
- Funeral and burial costs—in wrongful death claims, surviving family members often recover funeral and burial costs.
- Punitive damage—punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant and deter a similar incident from reoccurring.
As you can see, there are many categories of compensation available for recovery. However, you might not be eligible to recover every form of compensation listed above. For detailed information about the amount and types of compensation you might receive, you must speak with our Lancaster lawyers with expertise in carbon monoxide claims. Our carbon monoxide attorneys will evaluate your claim and help you understand your claim’s estimated value. Our experienced carbon monoxide lawyers will always fight for your right to recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim. Our attorneys know the value of your carbon monoxide claim and will never settle for less. We understand that monetary compensation cannot reverse your experiences or bring back the life of your family member; however, you are entitled to compensation, and our attorneys will continuously fight until you receive the compensation you deserve.
The Statute of Limitations for Your Claim
If you are interested in filing a claim for carbon monoxide poisoning, you must have a thorough understanding of the statute of limitations that applies to your claim. A statute of limitations is a timeline that applies to all claims and establishes the length of time that plaintiffs have to file a lawsuit. A statute of limitations is a timeline to sue; if plaintiffs do not file their claims within the time established by the statute of limitations, they might lose their right to sue. What is the statute of limitations for your claim? Victims of carbon monoxide poisoning in Lancaster and Palmdale have a two-year statute of limitations to file their claims. However, some exceptions might apply to their statute of limitations—tolling and lengthening the time they have to sue. Because of that, it is essential that all victims of carbon monoxide poisoning contact our law firm and request to speak with our attorneys; our carbon monoxide attorneys in Lancaster and Palmdale will explain the statute of limitations and exceptions that might apply to your claim. Doing so will ensure that you file your claim within the allowed timeframe and do not lose your right to sue.
Normandie Law Firm
If you need to contact a law firm with experience in carbon monoxide poisoning cases, you must contact Normandie Law Firm. Our law firm offers free consultations and free second opinions to all victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. If you suffered carbon monoxide poisoning, you must contact our CO2 poisoning lawyers in Lancaster as soon as possible for free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our attorneys are available to answer all your questions and concerns. Our Palmdale lawyers that are experienced in CO2 poisoning lawsuits will give you all the information you need to file a lawsuit against the party liable for your carbon monoxide poisoning. If you were left with doubts and confusion after speaking with an incompetent attorney, you can be certain that our experienced Lancaster CO2 poisoning attorneys will help you get your case back on the right track. Do not hesitate to contact us and request to speak with our attorneys—we are ready to help you.
Our free legal services are available through our Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of our services. Our law firm is also strictly based on contingency; therefore, victims of carbon monoxide poisoning will not be required to pay legal fees until our attorneys win their claims. If our carbon monoxide poisoning attorneys do not win your claim, you will not be required to pay any fees. If you are ready to start your legal process, you must contact Normandie Law Firm today.
