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Carbon monoxide poisoning kills and injures thousands each year. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas given off during the burning of fuel. Persons who have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning due to a faulty or defective product, such as a furnace, portable generator or gas heater, are welcome to contact a personal injury attorney at Lieff Cabraser by clicking here. Lawsuits against manufacturers not only provide compensation for injured persons but also lead manufacturers to make safer products.


 

Symptoms of Carbon
Monoxide Poisoning

  
This information is largely based on U.S. government publications.
Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless gas. It is therefore difficult to detect and it is not always evident when it has become a problem in the home or elsewhere. Sometimes, victims with a mild-to-moderate carbon monoxide toxicity problem will find they feel sick while they spend time at home, but may well feel a bit better outside in fresh air. If other members of the family have recurring bouts with flu-like symptoms while fuel-burning appliances are being used, your house should be immediately checked for carbon monoxide by a professional.
Low levels of carbon monoxide poisoning can be confused with flu symptoms, food poisoning or other illnesses and can have significant long-term health risks if left untreated. Moderate levels of CO exposure can cause death if the following symptoms persist for a long measure of time. High levels of CO can be fatal causing death within minutes. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include the following
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Light-headedness
If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning has occurred:
  • Get the victim or victims into fresh air immediately.
  • If affected persons cannot get out of the house, then open all the windows and doors. Any combustion appliances should be turned off.
  • Get anyone subjected to carbon monoxide exposure to a hospital emergency room as quickly as possible. A simple blood test can determine if carbon monoxide poisoning has occurred.
Contact A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have suffered a serious injury from exposure to carbon monoxide due to a defective product or the negligence of another, please click here to contact Lieff Cabraser.  Please note that we wish to and can only help those already diagnosed with major carbon monoxide-related injuries (or the families of victims killed by carbon monoxide). Those without major CO2 related injuries may wish to visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Medline Plus section on carbon monoxide, or the Health and Safety Executive pages on domestic gas health and safety.
We will review your claim for free and without any obligation on your part.
About Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, is one of the largest law firms in the nation that represents only plaintiffs. We have a team of personal injury lawyers, assisted by multiple nurses, scientific advisors and medical experts, dedicated to advancing our clients' interests, including clients who have been injured due to defective products.
For the last five years, the National Law Journal has selected our firm as one of the top plaintiffs' law firms in the nation. To learn about the competitive advantages we offer clients with personal injuries, please click here.
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"Carbon Monoxide Kills One in Virginia Dorm"
July 14, 2006, Associated Press
  
Carbon monoxide leaked into a college dormitory early Friday, killing a man and sickening dozens of teens and adults attending summer programs at Roanoke College, the school said. A college spokeswoman said more than 80 people had been taken to two Roanoke Valley hospitals complaining of headaches, nausea, dizziness and shakiness. She said an elderly man had died. More...

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