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Injuries from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Laredo TX

Millions of dollars in physical, financial, and emotional damages are inflicted by Laredo carbon monoxide poisonings every year. Exposure to this colorless, odorless, and invisible gas can leave victims with short or long-term injuries. In many cases, carbon monoxide poisoning proves fatal.

The Short and Long-Term Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure

Any level of exposure to carbon monoxide can cause potential injury. Breathing this toxic gas causes carbon monoxide to enter the bloodstream, often without the victim ever realizing.

The short-term signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include:

  • Headaches
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness

If a victim pays attention to these signs and quickly escapes the poisoned air, they will likely recover quickly. However, not all victims are able to escape in time. Tenants of an apartment could be slowly poisoned while sleeping in their beds, completely unaware of the danger. In addition, groups such as children and the disabled may not be able to recognize the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and will not evacuate before suffering severe injury.

Severe injuries from carbon monoxide poisoning include:

  • Low blood pressure
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Permanent cognitive damage
  • Seizures
  • Loss of mobility
  • Fatality

Aside from the injuries suffered by the victims themselves, the loved ones of those lost to carbon monoxide poisoning also suffer grief for their loss. If you have lost a loved one to carbon monoxide poisoning, you have the right to seek justice for their loss by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.

What to Do if You Were Injured by Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Laredo

If you or a loved one have been exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against those responsible for your injuries. In order to determine who can be held liable for your injuries, your Texas carbon monoxide poisoning attorney must establish:

Who Owned the Property Where You Were Poisoned

In a carbon monoxide poisoning case, the defendant will most likely be the owner of the premises where you suffered exposure to carbon monoxide. For example, if you were exposed to carbon monoxide in your apartment, the landlord or the building owner would be the defendant in your claim..

The Property Owner’s Relationship to You

Did the property owner owe you a duty of care? If you were a trespasser on the property, then they do not. However, if you were the invited guest, tenant, client, or customer of the premises, the property owner is legally obligated to ensure you reasonable safety.

Whether or Not the Property Owner’s Negligence Caused the Carbon Monoxide Leak

Did the owner’s failure to upkeep the property result in a carbon monoxide leak? Establishing property owner negligence is one of the most important jobs of a Texas carbon monoxide poisoning attorney. They must prove that the property owner’s failure to, for example, property install and maintain functioning carbon monoxide detectors lead to exposure to the toxic gas.

That Your Injuries Were Caused by the Carbon Monoxide Leak

Finally, your attorney will establish the full extent of the losses you have suffered as a result of your carbon monoxide poisoning. They will utilize medical records, hospital bills, insurance statements, and other relevant documentation to determine your physical, financial, and emotional damages.

The Laredo Attorneys at Carabin Shaw Can Help You Win Compensation

Carbon monoxide poisoning can affect victims for the rest of their lives. The team of personal injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw are dedicated to holding negligent parties responsible for carbon monoxide poisoning, ensuring innocent victims receive fair compensation for their injuries. Carabin Shaw’s client reviews prove our attorneys’ tireless dedication to Laredo accident victims like you.

Interested in learning more about seeking compensation for your carbon monoxide poisoning injuries? Carabin Shaw injury lawyers offer no-cost, no-obligation initial consultations to Laredo accident victims and their families. To schedule your free case review, call our 24/7 English and Spanish-speaking staff toll-free at 800-862-1260.

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