A carbon monoxide injury claim seeks compensation when you are injured due to exposure to carbon monoxide gas, and it was not your fault. Carbon Monoxide poisoning could make you seriously ill and can take the life of a loved one.
If you suffer carbon monoxide poisoning and it is not wholly your fault, you may have a claim for compensation against your workplace or building owner.
An injury, such as one caused by exposure to carbon monoxide that is at least partly due to someone else’s negligence, may make you eligible to claim compensation. In a carbon monoxide, CO2, injury case, you claim for the suffering caused by CO2 poisoning and the effects of it on your life.
Your personal injury solicitor seeks to recover damages through a claims process. If you or a loved one have been injured and your life impacted by an accident that was someone else’s fault, a claim for compensation seeks financial redress for the injuries and financial losses.
If you have been injured in an accident and it was not your fault, The Personal Injury Team No Win No Fee solicitors can file your compensation claim for the money you deserve.
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What is a carbon monoxide injury?
A carbon monoxide injury is caused by the exposure to the toxic gas Carbon monoxide, chemical signal CO2. It is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas that can poison you in minutes.
The toxic CO2 gas poisons you when you inhale it, and prolonged exposure to CO2 causes many injuries.
Types of carbon monoxide injuries:
The severity of your injury depends on the amount of CO2 you are exposed to and the length of time you are exposed to it.
A faulty burner or kitchen appliance, typically a gas heater or boiler may give out only a small amount of CO2, but if you are exposed to it over time, it may be damaging without you realising it.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can kill very quickly if the victim is exposed to it in an enclosed, non-ventilated area.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can advise you on your carbon monoxide injury claim and if you lose a loved one to CO2 exposure due to the negligence of others.
Common carbon monoxide injury claims
Common carbon monoxide injury claims range from the effects of blood poisoning to brain damage and death. If you are injured in a carbon monoxide poisoning case, and it was not wholly your fault, you could have a carbon monoxide injury claim for compensation.
Common carbon monoxide injury claims are:
A poorly installed gas boiler cause Carbon monoxide poisoning claim
A poorly installed gas boiler caused CO2 poisoning is a common claim in rented and privately owned premises. The poorly installed gas boiler could leak CO2 over time and may poison the occupants, causing any one of the carbon monoxide poisoning injuries.
The landlord may be responsible for injury in a rented property if they use unregistered gas installers.
If the gas installer was negligent during their installation work, they may be responsible for your carbon monoxide injury.
A defective Carbon monoxide detector failed and caused carbon monoxide poisoning claim
A defective CO2 detector can fail and allow exposure to carbon monoxide poisoning and can happen in a rented property or private home. In cases like these, the manufacturer could be at fault, and you may have a claim against the company.
A CO2 detector should be manufactured and tested to British Standard EN 52091. It should set off an alarm when it detects CO2 in the air and alert you to the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
If a landlord or employer does not maintain the CO2 detectors, or fails to fit them entirely, they could be liable for a carbon monoxide injury claim.
A faulty home appliance caused Carbon monoxide poisoning injury claim
A faulty home appliance caused CO2 poisoning injury claim can arise from faulty solid fuel burning stoves, gas cookers and kitchen ranges. Every appliance should be sealed to prevent CO2 leakage and be tested to ensure it is safe for use.
Carbon monoxide could leak from a solid fuel-burning stove or kitchen range in a poorly ventilated enclosed area, causing injury. You could suffer heart or lung injury from the long-term inhalation of carbon monoxide, which was not your fault.
A CO2 leak could quickly overcome you in a well-sealed room. Serious injury, long-term health issues and death can result.
You can make a carbon monoxide compensation claim on behalf of a loved one or if you are a dependent.
Poorly serviced equipment causing Carbon monoxide poisoning at work claim
Poorly serviced equipment causing CO2 poisoning at work may result in a workplace injury compensation claim. Many types of work use equipment that could cause CO2 emissions, and if you are poisoned as a result, you could suffer serious, life-threatening injury.
Welders, forklift drivers and restaurant kitchen staff are employees in particular danger of CO2 poisoning. An employer should ensure all gas stoves, welding equipment and forklifts are in working order and regularly serviced.
Employees should be issued PPE where needed and instructed in its use.
An employer has a duty of care to all employees. If they breach it in a carbon monoxide poisoning case, you could have a workplace injury compensation claim.
Poorly ventilated workspace caused a Carbon monoxide injury claim
A poorly ventilated workspace caused a CO2 injury is a claim when buildings or workshops are incorrectly maintained and are unsuitable for gas-powered equipment and carbon monoxide emitting vehicles.
The combination of CO2 and a poorly ventilated workspace can cause severe injury and even death.
The employer has a duty of care to provide a safe working environment, and you should not be asked to do work such as welding in a space that is not adequately ventilated.
If you are injured in a carbon monoxide gas leak accident that was not your fault or only partially your fault, you may have a claim for carbon monoxide injury compensation.
Compensation for carbon monoxide injury claims
In a No Win No Fee carbon monoxide injury claim, you might be able to seek compensation damages ranging from a few thousand pounds to more than £10 million. How much compensation you can claim depends on the injuries suffered and the financial effect of those injuries on your life.
If someone else is responsible for your personal injury, you might be able to claim compensation from their insurance company.
Sample compensation amounts in a personal injury claim are as follows. Please note these are figures for the injuries only. Financial losses would apply in addition:
(The figures given here are for General Damages amounts only. You might also receive compensation for any financial losses you suffer due to the personal injury. Figures are taken from Judicial College Guidelines 16th Edition and are accurate as of April 2023.)
There is not one fixed amount in personal injury claims. The circumstances differ from person to person and claim to claim, and the amount of compensation awarded is tailored to the circumstances of your claim.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can give you an idea of what to expect from their experience in carbon monoxide injury compensation claims.
What can you claim for compensation in a carbon monoxide injury claim?
What can you claim for compensation in a carbon monoxide injury claim?
In the event of a carbon monoxide exposure in the workplace you may be entitled to compensation for both General and Special Damages.
As General damages and Special damages are calculated on a case to case basis, a claim assessment is required to accurately estimate the amount of compensation the injured party is entitled to.
Who is eligible for compensation in a carbon monoxide injury claim?
You might be eligible for compensation in a carbon monoxide injury claim if you suffer due to a breach of care by an employer, landlord or manufacturer.
If you are injured due to negligence by a gas installer, an employer who failed to supply you with PPE, or a faulty CO2 monitor not replaced by the landlord, and it was not your fault or only partially your fault, you may have a carbon monoxide injury compensation claim.
You may also be able to claim compensation for carbon monoxide poisoning on behalf of a loved one if they are too sick to make the claim themselves.
Your No Win No Fee solicitor can talk you through the process and help you make the carbon monoxide injury claim for you or for a sick loved one.
Where can you be exposed to carbon monoxide?
You can be exposed to carbon monoxide at home, at work or even when staying in a hotel or a holiday rental. Anywhere a gas boiler, stove, gas-powered equipment, or any carbon monoxide-producing vehicle is used in an enclosed space, you could be exposed to carbon monoxide.
You can be exposed to CO2 in the workplace if you:
You can be exposed to CO2 in public buildings, at home or on holidays if:
If you are injured due to carbon monoxide poisoning, you may have a compensation claim against those liable.
Who can be liable for carbon monoxide poisoning?
Anyone responsible for maintaining a property or installing an appliance that emits carbon monoxide may be liable for your carbon monoxide poisoning claim.
Those liable for your carbon monoxide poisoning may be:
Your landlord or holiday homeowner is responsible for the supply and maintenance of all carbon monoxide-emitting appliances on the premises.
An employer is responsible for maintaining a safe workplace for all employees. They must follow health and safety guidelines, including servicing and replacing equipment where necessary.
If a carbon monoxide leak injures you due to the negligence of others or partially due to the negligence of others, you may have a compensation claim for the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Effects of carbon monoxide poisoning
The effects of carbon monoxide poisoning range from drowsiness to nausea and lung damage. People can die due to prolonged exposure or exposure to large amounts of carbon monoxide gas in an enclosed area.
You could suffer long-term injury to the heart and lungs from carbon monoxide poisoning and need emergency hospital admission.
The effects of carbon monoxide poisoning are:
You could suffer one or many of the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Some effects can be immediate, while others can happen from exposure to carbon monoxide over time.
If you suspect you are a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning, you could have a claim for compensation.
A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor may be able to help with your case and assist you in the steps for making a claim for a carbon monoxide injury.
Steps in making a claim for carbon monoxide injury
To make a claim for carbon monoxide injury compensation, there are usually a few standard steps to follow. We will guide you through the entire process from first contact through to the conclusion of your claim.
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Enquiry
The first step is to get in touch and tell us what went wrong. It’s free and easy. Call our 24-hour helpline: 0800 027 0370 or request a callback here.
Claim Evaluation
Once you have spoken with our team we’ll let you know how we can help. This will involve a thorough case review and understanding of the incident, financial damages and physical injuries.
Legal Letter
Once we are satisfied we have all the information we require and have a full understanding of your circumstances. We send a letter of claim to the negligent party outlining your claim and compensation requirements.
Evidence to support a carbon monoxide injury claim
Evidence to support a carbon monoxide injury claim should help show that the event was not wholly your fault and someone else was at least partially responsible.
If you are injured due to carbon monoxide poisoning or have lost a loved one to carbon monoxide poisoning, you will need to gather as much evidence as possible to prove your claim.
When gathering evidence to support your carbon monoxide injury claim, you should:
Every piece of evidence may be crucial in your carbon monoxide injury claim. You do not know what the negligent party will dispute or claim when the case begins.
Your No Win No Fee solicitor may use the evidence against the negligent party in any possible carbon monoxide injury claim.
Fatal carbon monoxide claims
Fatal carbon monoxide claims are taken when a loved one dies due to the direct poisoning from the CO2 or from long-term exposure to the gas. A victim can die very quickly from exposure to carbon monoxide in an enclosed, non-ventilated room.
Many workplace carbon monoxide fatal injury claims are due to the lack of PPE and suitable ventilation during years of working conditions exposed to CO2.
If you or a loved one passes away due to carbon monoxide poisoning, any dependents may be able to claim compensation. They may be able to claim compensation if the loved one dies due to CO2 poisoning that was not their fault or only partially their fault.
A dependent is defined as:
If you are one of the listed above, you may be defined as a dependent if you were partially or fully financially dependent on the person who dies due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
You may have a claim for compensation if you are a dependent of someone who passes away due to carbon monoxide injury, and your No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can help with the case.
Find out how much you can claim for today
If you have been the victim of a workplace accident and it was not your fault, you may be entitled to personal injury compensation.
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High exposure to carbon monoxide can have fatal consequences and your employer has a duty of care to keep a safe and low risk work environment.
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