San Antonio Carbon Monoxide Risks in Apartments & Rental Properties | Top Texas Attorneys

Affordable housing is a definite plus in San Antonio, Texas, but not if the rental you choose ends up making you sick—or worse. Carbon monoxide is a silent but deadly threat that can lurk in some buildings. In enclosed spaces, carbon monoxide levels can rise quickly, causing severe injuries or even death.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause lifelong injuries like brain damage or mobility deficits. You may discover you are no longer able to work and support your family. Tragically, some families even lose loved ones to carbon monoxide poisoning. In the midst of tragedy, the San Antonio carbon monoxide lawyers at Carabin Shaw offer hope for justice and compensation for your financial losses.

If you or someone you love suffers carbon monoxide poisoning, legal help is available. Our experienced attorneys help accident victims hold the responsible parties liable for injuries and losses. We are available 24/7 to provide free case reviews in English or Spanish. Call us toll-free now at 1-800-862-1260 or contact us online.

Carbon monoxide is the silent killer because it has no taste, odor, or color. People often don’t know they are exposed until they suffer serious injury. The gas can be emitted by fuel-burning appliances. It can also leak from pool heaters or build up in a garage when a car is running without ventilation.

Because you aren't aware of carbon monoxide's presence, levels can build quickly and dangerously. Inhaling the gas replaces oxygen in your bloodstream, leading to damage to organs like your heart, lungs, and brain. If the exposure continues, it can lead to unconsciousness, coma, and even death.

Carbon monoxide leaks can occur from many sources, such as:

• Furnaces
• Gas water heaters
• Ovens and dryers
• Fireplaces
• Portable generators
• Space heaters

When the leak occurs in an enclosed space, the consequences can be disastrous. Because carbon monoxide is so dangerous, landlords have a duty of care to inspect and maintain appliances in a rental unit. Under Texas law, landlords are responsible for promptly repairing any problem reported by a renter.

Rental units should also be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors. These detectors alert residents to the presence of carbon monoxide, helping minimize exposure and save lives. Detectors should also be inspected regularly to ensure they are in working order.

If you suspect you were exposed to this gas in your rental, a carbon monoxide exposure attorney San Antonio will help you hold the responsible parties accountable and pursue all the compensation you deserve.

When landlords don’t follow these basic safety steps, they can be liable if a carbon monoxide accident occurs. However, your lawyer must prove that the landlord’s negligent actions led directly to your injuries. Proving negligence requires you to demonstrate that your landlord breached their duty of care to keep you safe by failing to inspect appliances for issues or by not installing carbon monoxide detectors as recommended.

Your lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation of the incident, gathering evidence such as maintenance and repair records, prior tenant complaints, and other documentation. They will also collect your medical records to show that the injuries you suffered were a direct result of carbon monoxide exposure.

If your attorney proves that your landlord’s negligence led directly to your carbon monoxide poisoning, you can file a personal injury claim seeking damages for the losses you incurred, such as:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages and future earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disability or disfigurement

While damages won’t take away your injury or bring back a loved one that you lost to carbon monoxide poisoning, the compensation can provide financial stability at a time when life feels like it’s reeling out of control.

If you were injured in your home, you have rights. Our personal injury lawyers help accident victims like you maximize their compensation, as our law firm’s client reviews attest. We offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay us until we win your case. Call us toll-free today at 1-800-862-1260 or contact us online.

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