Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas that can cause severe symptoms and death. In San Diego, approximately 170 people die in their homes from carbon monoxide poisoning every year—thousands more are hospitalized with concerning symptoms. Why did you or a loved one suffer carbon monoxide poisoning? In many instances, carbon monoxide poisoning is avoidable; rather, exposure to carbon monoxide is caused by the negligence of a builder, contractor, service company, landlord, or property owner, for example.
What are your rights if you were negligently exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide? If your carbon monoxide poisoning resulted from the negligent actions of another party, you might have the right to file a lawsuit and receive compensation. For more information about your rights after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning, you should seek immediate legal assistance. The San Diego carbon monoxide poisoning attorneys at Normandie Law Firm can provide you with the legal guidance you need. Normandie Law Firm is a law firm with experience in carbon monoxide poisoning cases. Speaking with an attorney who is an expert in carbon monoxide poisoning will help you gain a thorough understanding of your legal situation.
In the following sections, you should find information about carbon monoxide poisoning claims. The information below is not intended to be legal advice. For legal advice and information specific to your claim, you should request an appointment to meet with experienced carbon monoxide attorneys in San Diego as soon as possible.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when people are exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide for long periods. According to experts, carbon monoxide levels lower than 100 parts per million can cause concerning symptoms. Where does carbon monoxide come from? Carbon monoxide is present nearly anywhere. Common appliances, machinery, or equipment powered by gas, oil, coal, or wood, for example, all release carbon monoxide. Some examples of items that release carbon monoxide include the following: clothes dryers, grills, stoves, ovens, cars, heating units, and water heaters. Because the items in the short list above have the potential of creating carbon monoxide leaks, it is vital that liable parties are constantly maintaining the appliances, for example. Where is the danger? As mentioned above, the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning exists when there is a carbon monoxide leak. When the colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas leaks in confined spaces, victims can quickly begin experiencing symptoms. According to experts, carbon monoxide levels of approximately 700 parts per million can be life-threatening. Some symptoms that victims might experience include the following: blurry vision, cardiac arrest, chest pain, confusion, disorientation, dizziness, fatigue, headache, rapid heartbeat, nausea, shortness of breath, weakness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and coma. When the exposure to carbon monoxide continues, victims often lose their lives. If you believe you are experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible. You must also contact our law firm for information about how you could take action against the party liable for your carbon monoxide poisoning.
Liability for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Who is liable for your carbon monoxide poisoning? Who could you sue? If your carbon monoxide poisoning was caused by the negligent actions of a party, you could file a lawsuit against them. Who could be a liable party? In the sections above, a few examples of liable parties were mentioned: builders, contractors, service companies, landlords, or property owners. In what circumstances would these parties be liable for your carbon monoxide poisoning? If you hired a service company to address a possible carbon monoxide leak in your gas stove, for example, the worker and the company might be liable for the failure to correct the leak. If you believe that your stove is safe for use and you suddenly fall ill because of carbon monoxide poisoning, the service company might be liable for negligently failing to correct the leak and inform you that the leak was still present. If your landlord installed carbon monoxide alarms but failed to inspect or replace the alarms when necessary, your landlord might be liable for your carbon monoxide poisoning. As you can see, liability for carbon monoxide poisoning can vary depending on the specific details of a claim. Because of that, it is essential that you contact a law firm experienced in carbon monoxide poisoning claims as soon as possible. Our experienced carbon monoxide poisoning attorneys will evaluate your claim and help you establish liability.
Compensation Available
If you file a carbon monoxide poisoning claim, you might be eligible to recover compensation. Many victims of carbon monoxide poisoning do not believe that they can recover any form of compensation. However, if your carbon monoxide poisoning was due to the negligent actions of another party, you could sue and receive compensation. Although the specific types and amount of compensation cannot be identified until you speak with our carbon monoxide attorneys in San Diego, many victims of carbon monoxide poisoning are eligible to recover the following forms of compensation:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
The type of compensation that you are eligible to receive depends on the specific circumstances of your claim. For example, if you did not lose any income as a result of your carbon monoxide poisoning, you might be ineligible to receive compensation for lost income. If your family member lost his or her life as a result of the carbon monoxide poisoning, you will likely be eligible to receive compensation for funeral/burial costs and the loss of consortium, in addition to the other forms of compensation. For a comprehensive discussion of the compensation that you might receive if you file a carbon monoxide poisoning lawsuit, you should contact our attorneys as soon as possible. Our experienced carbon monoxide attorneys will estimate the value of your claim and never settle for less; our lawyers will always fight for your right to recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim. Contact us as soon as possible.
Statute of Limitations
If you are interested in filing a lawsuit for carbon monoxide poisoning, you must file your lawsuit within the time allowed by the statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is a timeline in which a lawsuit must be filed. If plaintiffs do not file within their deadline to sue, they might lose their right to file their lawsuit. In San Diego, California, victims of carbon monoxide poisoning must adhere to a two-year statute of limitations. What does this mean? Those affected by carbon monoxide poisoning have two years to file a lawsuit against the liable party. Although the statute of limitations is a strict timeline, some exceptions might apply and lengthen the total time a plaintiff has to file a lawsuit. For more information about the statute of limitations and any exceptions that apply to your claim, you must contact a carbon monoxide attorney as soon as possible.
Filing a Claim
What type of claim could you file? Carbon monoxide poisoning could lead to severe symptoms; however, it could also lead to death. If you were a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit against the negligent party who exposed you to the carbon monoxide. However, if your loved one lost his or her life as a result of the negligent actions of a party, you could file a wrongful death claim against the liable party. For more information about the type of claim you should file, you should contact lawyers with expertise in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Normandie Law Firm
If you were affected by carbon monoxide poisoning, you must contact a CO poisoning lawyer in San Diego as soon as possible. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause serious and life-altering effects. If you were negligently exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide, you must seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Our law firm offers free consultations and free second opinions to all victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. During our free consultations, our San Diego lawyers that are experienced in CO poisoning lawsuits will answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our experienced carbon monoxide attorneys will give you all the information you need to start your legal process against the party liable for your carbon monoxide exposure. If you have already spoken to an attorney at another law firm, our San Diego CO poisoning attorneys could clarify the doubts and confusion left by your previous incompetent attorney. Our attorneys will never rush through your claim and risk neglecting any aspect of your claim. Our experienced carbon monoxide attorneys will give you and your claim all the time necessary ensure its success. If you are interested in filing a carbon monoxide lawsuit, you must contact our law firm and request to schedule a free consultation or a free second opinion.
Our free consultations and free second opinions 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 based on a contingency structure; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay any legal fees until after they win their claims. If our attorneys do not win your claim and help you recover the compensation you deserve, you will not be required to pay any legal fees. Do not hesitate to contact our law firm—our carbon monoxide attorneys will help you recover the compensation you deserve.
