Being odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer. Because of this, according to the Center for Disease Control, every year at least 430 die in the US from accidental CO poisoning.
On top of this, approximately 50,000 people in the United States visit the emergency department each year due to accidental CO poisoning.
When you inhale carbon monoxide, your body replaces the oxygen in your blood with this poisonous gas. This means you can be inhaling CO and not even know it.
The longer you’ve been exposed to carbon monoxide, the more severe the symptoms will become, and exposure can quickly become fatal.
This deadly exposure can be prevented by simply taking precautionary measures like installing carbon monoxide detectors at home and in commercial spaces to protect the occupants.
Many carbon monoxide related health issues can be avoided with the installment of carbon monoxide detectors and yearly inspections.
If you have been exposed to carbon monoxide in your home or workplace in New York, and have encountered carbon monoxide-related injuries, contact our expert personal injury lawyers today so we can get you the justice you deserve. In a free consultation, we will review your case and let you know if you can be entitled to compensation.