Dangerous Levels of Carbon Monoxide Shuts Two Philadelphia Restaurants And A High Rise Student Apartment Building - Carbon Monoxide Can Be Deadly
The City of Philadelphia stepped to the plate and temporarily shut down two center city restaurants and a high rise apartment building on Monday, February 1, 2010 due to high levels of an odorless but deadly gas known as carbon monoxide. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the restaurants Capital Grille and Olive Garden will be closed for three to four days due to the fact that Philadelphia inspectors found carbon monoxide readings as high as 3,800 ppm in one of the eateries. Levels of carbon monoxide above 70 ppm can cause headache, fatigue and nausea and a sustained carbon monoxide concentrations above 150 to 200 ppm disorientation, unconsciousness and even death are possible according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
At the Philadelphia premises liability law firm of Reiff and Bily, we have learned of many tragic situations involving failure of carbon monoxide monitors and death and illness of unsuspecting victims. If you have been exposed to carbon monoxide, it is important to get proper and prompt medical attention. It is also very important to retain the services of a trained professional to determine the source of the carbon monoxide and have it repaired as soon as possible before returning to the premises.
Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning death in the United States and this odorless, tasteless and colorless gas is known as the silent killer. If you have been exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning, early symptoms include but are not limited to headaches, nausea and fatigue which are often mistaken for the flu. In one of the cases we were consulted on last year, a number of people were visiting a hotel at the Jersey shore when they claimed they were feeling lethargic, tired and exhibiting flu-like symptoms. Medical examinations revealed that they were suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a faulty heating system and lack of proper ventilation. Some individuals are more susceptible to carbon monoxide poisoning than others namely infants, elderly people and those suffering from anemia, respiratory or heart disease.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, the experienced Philadelphia premises liability lawyers of Reiff and Bily can help you. Please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation evaluation of your claim.
