Purchasing a home or your small business’ first office should be a joyful milestone. Most of the time it is, however, if you later find the previous owner did not disclose the presence of a dangerous substance in the building, you may end up with short-term or long-term health problems related to an exposure you did not expect.
If your health problems occurred because of the negligence of another party in Los Angeles, California, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain, suffering, and medical bills. Call the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm at (800) 794-0444 as soon as possible for a free consultation. A Los Angeles asbestos and carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer may be able to help.
How Might Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Occur?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), carbon monoxide (CO) is a compound found in fumes from burning fuel. More than 400 Americans die from unintended CO poisonings each year.
Gasoline vehicles, furnaces, and wood stoves may generate CO as they operate. These items must have a functioning ventilation system in place to allow for safe operation.
Without the proper ventilation in a building, CO levels may build up and eventually lead to poisoning.
Symptoms Related to CO Poisoning
Because CO has no odor or taste, people may not realize that the levels of this poisonous gas are increasing in the building. According to Mayo Clinic, if you repeatedly inhale CO the compound builds up in your bloodstream and may negatively affect your health.
If you suffer a CO poisoning at your home or business, you may suffer from dizziness, headaches, shortness of breath, and vomiting. If the victim does not notice the signs in time to seek help, he or she may end up losing consciousness, requiring hospitalization, or even dying.
If someone is sleeping when the CO poisoning occurs, he or she may suffer brain damage from the gas without ever waking up.
Finding Responsible Parties
If a furnace manufacturer does not install the correct safeguards inside the equipment, it may be found liable for any injuries you may have suffered as part of a CO poisoning. If renting office space in a building, the building owner may be found liable for not properly inspecting equipment and safeguarding you from CO poisoning.
How Might Asbestos Poisoning Occur?
Asbestos is a class of minerals that may cause cancer or other illnesses for some people who have been exposed to it, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
Although manufacturers no longer use asbestos in commercial products because of the potential health risks involved, some products that used asbestos in the last, such as roofing shingles, flooring, and insulation still exist in older homes and buildings. Those occupying these buildings may inhale asbestos fibers when the building is under renovation.
Exposure to Asbestos
Should you rent or purchase a building with known asbestos products installed, yet you were not told about these products, you may be able to hold the building owner responsible for your illnesses related to asbestos poisoning.
If you believe another party may be liable for your asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to compensation. A Los Angeles asbestos and carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer may be able to help with your case. The Pintas & Mullins Law Firm may be able to help you seek a fair settlement for your medical bills, pain, and suffering.
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Common Injuries and Illnesses From Asbestos Exposure
Those exposed to asbestos may develop lung diseases, including asbestosis or different types of cancer.
Mesothelioma
One serious illness associated with an exposure to asbestos is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that forms in the linings around various organs in the body including the stomach, lungs, or heart.
Between 70 and 80 percent of people who develop mesothelioma may be able to trace the disease back to an asbestos exposure. The most common form of mesothelioma may result in tumors in the lining around the lungs.
Mesothelioma currently has no cure. The five-year survival rate for someone diagnosed with mesothelioma is only about 10 percent.
Asbestosis
If someone inhales asbestos fibers, he or she may develop asbestosis in the lungs. Over time, these fibers may become lodged in the lower sections of the lungs, compromising the ability to breathe fully. Some of the symptoms of this illness include:
- Lack of lung capacity
- Difficulty exchanging oxygen in the lungs
- Feeling of obstruction when breathing
Pleural Diseases
Inhaling asbestos may lead to the formation of a pleural disease. This is a type of lung illness that does not involve cancerous cells but affects the tissue around the outside of the lungs.
With a pleural disease, the membrane around the lungs may become thicker, which may result in a buildup of fluid around the lungs and affect one’s ability to operate normally.
Some people with this disease may notice a reduced breathing capacity.
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Determining Your Level of Asbestos Injury
One of the most difficult parts of filing an asbestos-related lawsuit is determining exactly when your exposure may have occurred. Sometimes you may have had an asbestos exposure while working in a certain type of job years ago, but your symptoms have only now begun to appear.
It may be tricky to find the right parties to file a lawsuit against. That is where a lawyer familiar with these types of cases may be able to help.
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Our team works on a contingency-fee basis, so you do not pay anything unless you win your case. A Los Angeles asbestos and carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer may be able to help.
At the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, we believe that the liable party should pay for your medical bills. If you have developed an illness after an exposure to a dangerous substance, you may be entitled to compensation.
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