Carbon Monoxide Detector Fails To Work Properly Leaving Individuals Dead In Small Home
Carbon Monoxide is a deadly gas that often goes undetected in a home. Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headaches, nausea, and fatigue and sometimes we mistakenly calculate these symptoms as the flu. Over the years, I have learned of many tragic situations involving the failure of carbon monoxide monitors and the death and illness of the unsuspecting victims. It is extraordinarily important to have a reliable carbon monoxide detector in your home. Make sure that it is installed in the proper area according to the manufacturer’s specifications. A carbon monoxide detector that is put away in a closet will not do you any good.
Last year our office was contacted by a number of guests who vacationed at a seashore hotel where they sustained carbon monoxide poisoning due to a faulty heating system and improper ventilation. Additionally, the carbon monoxide monitors were not working properly.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, we can help you. If you have been exposed to carbon monoxide, it is important to get proper and prompt medical attention. It is also important to obtain 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 your home. It is important to install a carbon monoxide detector near sleeping areas. There are hundreds if not thousands of fatalities every year from carbon monoxide poisoning and even a small amount of carbon monoxide in your living area can cause you major health issues. It is important to recognize that carbon monoxide detectors often have a limited life span and should be replaced according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
If you believe that someone sustained carbon monoxide poisoning and the carbon monoxide alarm/detector was not operating properly, you should seek the services of an experienced carbon monoxide poisoning attorney specializing in defective products for a full investigation of your claim.
