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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Attorneys

Overchuck Law Firm represents victims of carbon monoxide poisoning in Colorado, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Utah and throughout the United States. Our team of AV Rated personal injury, products liability and toxic tort lawyers and paralegals are dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and families that have been injured by carbon monoxide poisoning. We work with highly skilled and experienced doctors who specialize in treating victims of carbon monoxide poisoning and who are qualified to evaluate your injuries. It is our mission to ensure that victims of carbon monoxide poisoning receive the justice they deserve.

What is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death.

Where is CO found?
CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisoned by breathing it.

What are the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. High levels of CO inhalation can cause loss of consciousness and death. Unless suspected, CO poisoning can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic other illnesses. People who are sleeping or intoxicated can die from CO poisoning before ever experiencing symptoms.

How does CO poisoning work?
Red blood cells pick up CO quicker than they pick up oxygen. If there is a lot of CO in the air, the body may replace oxygen in blood with CO. This blocks oxygen from getting into the body, which can damage tissues and result in death. CO can also combine with proteins in tissues, destroying the tissues and causing injury and death.