Can You Sue After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your El Paso Apartment?

Apartment renters in El Paso, Texas, have the right to expect a safe environment provided by their landlords. When that right is violated, landlords can and should be held accountable in court. In the case of carbon monoxide poisoning, your right to sue is usually very clear. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can be lethal, but it can not be detected by the naked eye. If landlords fail to furnish apartments with functioning CO detectors, any resulting carbon monoxide poisoning should impose liability on them.

If you have recently suffered carbon monoxide poisoning in your apartment due to your landlord’s negligence, the El Paso personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw are here to make sure you win the justice you deserve. Our lawyers have been fighting for victims like you for over three decades. We even offer a free case review, because we are committed to making it simple and stress-free for victims to win compensation and accountability. Call us, toll-free, at 1-800-862-1260 to learn more! No money owed unless we win.

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can result in dizziness, shortness of breath, headaches, confusion, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, and even death. The true danger of carbon monoxide, however, lies in its difficulty to detect. The gas is invisible, odorless, and tasteless, meaning that functioning carbon monoxide detectors are the only way for victims to know they are in danger.

Renters in El Paso, Texas, have the right to expect a reasonable degree of safety provided by their landlord. In most cases, providing functioning CO detectors is a part of your landlord's obligation to you. If your landlord fails to uphold this obligation, that is considered negligence, and when their negligence results in an injury such as carbon monoxide poisoning, your landlord can be held liable for the impact of that injury. For victims facing expensive medical treatments after CO exposure, a carbon monoxide poisoning lawsuit in Texas can provide them with the compensation they need to survive.

Working with an El Paso carbon monoxide poisoning attorney to gather evidence related to your CO exposure is the key to building a successful lawsuit. Evidence will be used to prove your landlord’s negligence, as well as to prove how your injury has impacted your life. It is important to begin gathering evidence right away, as delays can result in lost or less reliable evidence. Some key types of evidence to look out for are:

• Medical records and treatment plans
• First responder reports
• Inspection and code violation reports
• Witness testimony
• Employment and wage documentation
• Photo/ video evidence
• Maintenance and repair records

The assistance of a carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer in El Paso is invaluable for victims who need to ensure they win justice and compensation. Your attorney will work tirelessly to build your case and maximize the funds you receive. Your lawyer’s help will not be limited to the courtroom. A good attorney can collect evidence on your behalf, negotiate your insurance claims, conduct a private investigation, and handle correspondence for you, allowing you to focus on your recovery.

The El Paso attorneys at Carabin Shaw take pride in fighting for Texans just like you. We have been winning cases and maximizing victim compensation for over three decades. Our history of success is reflected in the positive testimonials on our client reviews page.

Getting started on the path to justice is easy, thanks to our free case review offer! Just give us a toll-free call at 1-800-862-1260, where our English and Spanish-speaking staff is available 24/7 to set you up. To make the process even more risk-free, we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis. That means that we do not take any payment upfront, and only get paid when we win your case!

For more information:

• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations