Located on the coastal plains fifty miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, the city of Victoria, Texas is the perfect getaway for travelers seeking a Coastal Bend adventure. One of the oldest cities in Texas, Victoria abounds with history, culture, and natural beauty. Visitors can grab a bite at Fossati’s Delicatessen, catch a show at Theatre Victoria, kayak on the Victoria Paddling Trail, and dance all day at Bootfest.
With such an array of experiences, it is no surprise that Victoria, Texas draws visitors from all over the country. What these tourists don’t know, though, is how dangerous staying at a hotel in Victoria could be. Because Texas law does not require hotels and motels to install carbon monoxide detectors in guest rooms, people who stay in Victoria hotels and motels risk exposure to hazardous carbon monoxide.
If you or someone you love has been negatively affected by Texas laws regarding hotel and motel carbon monoxide detectors, the expert attorneys at Carabin Shaw will represent CO poisoning victims in Victoria.
What are the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?If you are staying in Victoria, Texas, you should be aware of the causes, symptoms, and dangers connected to carbon monoxide—as both a preventative tool and to determine how an attorney can support you if you encounter carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) describes carbon monoxide (CO) as a colorless, scentless, and tasteless gas discharged by fuel-burning equipment and appliances. In less extreme cases, carbon monoxide makes people sick. However, prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide causes lasting damage to the brain and nervous system and may even result in death.
The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning mimic the flu even though, importantly, exposed parties will not be feverish. Visitors in Victoria, Texas should be especially attentive regarding:
The best doctors and lawyers know that nobody is immune to carbon monoxide poisoning. According to the CDC, roughly 50,000 people per year visit hospitals for carbon monoxide poisoning and at least 430 people die from breathing too much carbon monoxide during protracted exposure to the gas.
The Carabin Shaw carbon monoxide poisoning lawyers in Victoria understand how CO can adversely affect your life, and they are here to advocate for your needs at every point throughout your case.
What Victoria Accident Attorneys Can Do for YouAny qualified lawyer will agree that hotels and motels that do not use carbon monoxide detectors put their guests in perilous circumstances. Carabin Shaw represents CO poisoning victims in Victoria because our team knows that Texas tourists deserve better. One of the best ways to prove this is by examining the fallout of poor hotel regulations in other states:
For example, North Carolina, like Texas, has little to no regulation regarding carbon monoxide detectors and hotels—a move that has had disastrous consequences.
In 2013, a carbon monoxide leak at a Best Western hotel in Boone, North Carolina claimed lives on two separate occasions: Husband and wife Daryl and Shirley Jenkins died due to carbon monoxide exposure from a faulty pool heater. Six weeks later, Jeffery Williams, an 11-year old boy died in that same room due to carbon monoxide exposure from that same pool heater. His mother sustained serious injuries.
Both the Jenkins and the Williams families received settlements from Best Western, totaling $16.5 million. Though this money cannot erase the pain the Jenkins and Williams families have endured, it ensures the hotel is held responsible. Furthermore, it serves as a warning to other hotels that choose not to install carbon monoxide detectors: be careful because you are playing with lives.
If this story feels familiar to you, the lawyers at Carabin Shaw recognize that we cannot erase your grief. However, we can help you seek compensation and hold the negligent hotel accountable.
Getting in Touch With the Victoria Injury Lawyers at Carabin ShawIf you or a loved one experienced injury or death due to carbon monoxide exposure and are seeking an attorney, reach out to the legal team at Carabin Shaw. Carabin Shaw represents CO poisoning victims in Victoria better than other firms because our greatest passion is helping you feel heard.
Your initial consultation with our firm is free, and we will not charge you unless we win your case .
To speak with a lawyer in Victoria, Texas, call 361-485-1400 or toll-free at 800-862-1260.