Brownsville Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawsuits: Negligent Property Owners in Texas

Brownsville is a popular Texas city for renters, with about 40% of residents renting in neighborhoods like Alton Gloor or Paseo de la Resaca. Most rental properties offer safety and comfort, but some hide risks. Tenants can be exposed to dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in a rental unit without realizing it until they are severely injured.

If you have been harmed by carbon monoxide in Brownsville, you may be eligible for damages. The Texas carbon monoxide poisoning attorneys at Carabin Shaw help victims of CO poisoning seek the justice and compensation they deserve. We are available 24/7 to schedule your free case review in English or Spanish. Call us toll-free at 1-800-862-1260 or contact us online.

Carbon monoxide is a tasteless, colorless, and odorless gas that can be emitted from poorly-maintained or unvented gas appliances, including:

• Water heaters
• Furnaces
• Stoves and ovens
• Space heaters
• Portable generators
• Idling cars in attached garages

As carbon monoxide levels rise, they can lead to serious injuries like permanent brain damage, heart irregularities, cognitive decline, and neurological problems. In worst-case scenarios, people can die from carbon monoxide poisoning. In these tragic situations, a landlord carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer can help victims and survivors seek the compensation they deserve.

Since carbon monoxide isn’t detectable, the only way to protect yourself from exposure is by installing carbon monoxide detectors in your home. These devices notify you as soon as carbon monoxide is in the air, allowing you to leave the space safely before an injury occurs.

If you are renting, you must depend on your landlord to maintain all appliances in your unit and make prompt repairs if one malfunctions. If you notice an appliance isn’t working correctly, your landlord is required under Texas law to repair the appliance within five days of receiving written notice from the tenant. If you requested a repair before your carbon monoxide exposure, our lawyer will review all documentation to determine whether your landlord followed the required timeline.

Although the state does not require carbon monoxide detectors in rental units, Brownsville follows the International Residential Code (IRC). These codes require CO detectors in residential units that contain a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage. Detectors should be tested regularly and repaired or replaced promptly to ensure they are operational.

After carbon monoxide exposure, your attorney must show the at-fault party’s negligence led to the exposure if you want to hold them liable for your injuries. In many cases, the at-fault party is a landlord who failed to repair a faulty appliance or maintain working carbon monoxide detectors in the unit.

Other at-fault parties might include a product manufacturer that produced a faulty appliance or a maintenance worker who did not repair an appliance correctly. Your lawyer will investigate the source of your carbon monoxide exposure to identify the at-fault parties and hold them liable for your injuries. Under Texas’s proportionate responsibility rule, if multiple parties contributed to your exposure, you can hold all of them liable according to their portion of fault.

When you are dealing with the aftermath of carbon monoxide poisoning, you need a qualified attorney to handle the heavy legal lifting of your case so that you can focus on healing from your injuries. Your legal team will:

• Investigate to identify the source of the carbon monoxide exposure
• Determine whether negligence contributed to the incident
• File a personal injury claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company
• Negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf
• Take your case to court if a settlement isn’t reached

Carbon monoxide poisoning can leave you permanently disabled or grieving a family member. You deserve justice and compensation for your injuries and losses, and our expert Texas attorneys will fight hard on your behalf. When you work with Carabin Shaw, you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our law firm’s client reviews also attest to our ability to maximize damages for victims like you. Call us toll-free now at 1-800-862-1260 or contact us online.

For more information:

• Texas Statutes 92
• UpCodes
• Texas Statutes 33