Carbon Monoxide 101: Everything You Need to Know to Save Your Family

 

Welcome to our four-part blog series covering everything you need to know right now about how to protect your family and prevent carbon monoxide-related disasters in the home and abroad, how to look out for the signs and symptoms, and important risk factors that may help in implementing your specific plan of action.

 

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Part I:  Prevention of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Events

Part II:  Signs and Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Part III:  Heightened Risk Factors and Treatment for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Part IV:  Carbon Monoxide Prevention Checklist

The CDC reports over 20,000 visits to emergency rooms and more than 400 deaths annually from carbon monoxide poisoning in the U.S.   A single carbon monoxide related-event can cause organ failure, brain damage and other serious injuries and illnesses which can last for weeks, months or sometimes even a lifetime.

In addition to causing its victims catastrophic and life-altering injuries, the aftermath of dealing with medical treatment and medical bills can wreak havoc on hopes, dreams, mental well-being and financial stability.

If you or a loved one has been hospitalized or has suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of a leak at a school, a hotel, a rental home or apartment, Airbnb or any other business, we’re here to help.  Please contact our dedicated and specialized carbon monoxide poisoning lawyers today at 615-425-2500 or contact the firm online.  We fight for you.

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