Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and poisonous gas, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the “invisible killer.” Carbon monoxide poisoning is a common, industrial hazard, but many people are injured or killed by the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning at home and on vacation while in hotels, garages, cars, … Continue reading “Signs & Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning”

More than 50 percent of all carbon monoxide incidents occur within homes, and 20 percent occur in businesses of various types. If you believe someone you know or love is currently suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, follow these treatment steps. 4 Steps to Take If You Suspect Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Move the victim(s) to fresh … Continue reading “Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Treatment Options”

Many lives could be saved and much disability prevented if citizens could learn to recognize and prevent the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. 3 Steps to Take in Your Home to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Preventive efforts such as checking furnace flues, chimneys, and vents could help to alleviate the hazard. The use of good, … Continue reading “How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Home”

According to Scripps News: “Ten of the world’s largest automakers are facing a consumer class action lawsuit filed early Wednesday morning in California on behalf of millions of Americans who own or lease vehicles equipped with keyless ignitions. The suit alleges the automakers have known for years about increased dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning when people … Continue reading “Breaking: Lawsuit filed against 10 automakers over keyless ignition carbon monoxide deaths”

Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is a colorless and odorless gas that can injure or kill a person. Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of anything that burns fuel, such as cars and SUV’s, boat motors, stoves and grills and gas ranges, fireplaces and furnaces, lanterns, and other small engines. Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when CO … Continue reading “A Colorless, Odorless Killer”

Keyless ignitions expose the public to carbon monoxide poisoning injuries and deaths that should be fixed by the automotive industry. Recently, I have read about an alarming number of people being injured or killed by carbon monoxide poisoning.  Many of these accidents involve “Keyless Go” cars that have been left running in a person’s garage, … Continue reading “Keyless Ignition Carbon Monoxide”

When people forget to manually turn off their keyless cars, carbon monoxide can build up and invade the home, becoming a deadly issue. Sam Coffey, from Coffey McPharlin, explains solutions for manufactures to heed. If you or your loved ones have been suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning, contact Coffey McPharlin to set up your free, initial consultation today.

Coffey McPharlin is a personal injury law firm helping the victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. When we handle such cases at Coffey McPharlin, we obtain experts in the medical field to investigate claims of carbon monoxide poisoning in order to help our clients in recovering from its devastating effects. This post is intended to make … Continue reading “Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Signs and Symptoms”