Seeking Compensation for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Colorado

Have you suffered from memory problems, loss of smell, heart conditions, or any other effects of carbon monoxide exposure? If so, you may have already considered legal action.

Exposure to poisonous gas can lead to huge medical bills, make it more difficult to earn wages, and detrimentally affect your health and well-being in the long term. The only way that you can recover damages for the medical and non-financial impacts of your injury is through a personal injury claim.

Professional legal help will give your claim a stronger chance of success. The expert Colorado attorneys at Carabin Shaw have the specialized knowledge of carbon monoxide law necessary to handle your case with the care and attention to detail it deserves. To speak to one of our lawyers, schedule a free consultation by calling 800-862-1260. Our English- and Spanish-speaking staff can take your calls 24/7.

Can I Sue for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

If another party’s negligence led to your carbon monoxide poisoning, you have the right to pursue a civil lawsuit for your medical expenses and pain and suffering. While you may represent yourself, an experienced carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer in Colorado will increase your chances of success.

In order to receive a settlement, you will have to demonstrate that you were exposed to excessive amounts of carbon monoxide because of someone else’s negligence. For example, in 2021, two TSA employees won damages from the airport where they worked after they were repeatedly exposed to CO from vehicle fumes. The airport did not supply the workers with carbon monoxide detectors, even after being made aware of the issue.

Some other parties that have been named as defendants in gas poisoning lawsuits include:

• Hotel owners
• Office building owners
• Restaurant owners
• Residential property owners
• Plumbing and HVAC companies
• Manufacturers of faulty gas appliances

Some examples of negligent property management that can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning are:

• Hiring unlicensed or unqualified plumbers
• Improperly installing gas appliances
• Failing to maintain and repair gas lines and appliances
• Failing to provide carbon monoxide detectors within 15 feet of every bedroom, as required by Colorado building codes
• Failing to respond to complaints about gas smells and potential leaks

If you believe that your injuries were the result of a property owner’s negligence, then you could be entitled to a substantial settlement. Contact an attorney who specializes in gas leak claims for assistance.

What Makes Up a Gas Poisoning Settlement?

If you receive a settlement after seeking compensation for carbon monoxide poisoning in Colorado, it will consist of two categories of damages.

• Economic damages cover the monetary impact of gas poisoning. Medical bills will contribute to economic damages, as well as lost wages due to recovery from your injuries, sustained inability to work as a result of your injuries, or lost income from a wrongful death.
• Noneconomic damages compensate for the pain and suffering that you experience as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Noneconomic damages might include payment for long-term neurological conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress, and for loss of consortium in the case of wrongful death.

A Colorado carbon monoxide attorney can give you an idea of the type of settlement to expect if your claim should succeed.

Free Case Review at Carabin Shaw Law Firm

If you are ready to begin pursuing damages for your carbon monoxide poisoning case, or if you have any questions about the viability of an injury claim, schedule a free consultation with a Carabin Shaw lawyer at 800-862-1260. Our legal team has won substantial settlements for previous clients who were affected by gas leaks.

For more information about our firm, look into Carabin Shaw’s client reviews. Our previous clients’ experiences will attest to our attorneys’ record of success and dedication.

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