Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

You have more than likely heard of the silent killer, which refers to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and is named the silent killer due to the fact you can’t see it, hear it or smell it but you can help prevent it by learning to spot the early warning signs.

In the UK it is estimated that over 50 people are killed each year due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, with many of these cases arising due to exposure whilst in the work place. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is a product of incomplete combustion of natural or petroleum gas. Inhaling this gas goes on to reduce the bloods ability to carry oxygen, which leaves the bodies organs and cells starved of oxygen.

Each year many people end up suffering the effects of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning due to faults in their work place such as problems with boilers, gas fires, central heating systems, water heaters and cookers. The effects and symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning can be similar to what you would expect to gain with a cold or food poisoning such as headache, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, sore throat and dry cough. Some of the symptoms can occur a few days or even months after exposure to carbon monoxide; these may include confusion, loss of memory and problems with coordination.

To help prevent the exposure to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning it is important that you ensure that gas appliances and heating systems are inspected every year and if possible you should fit carbon monoxide alarms around the workplace to warn of potential dangers.

If you have suffered the effects of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the last three years due to exposure within your workplace then you could be entitled to compensation if the effects of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning has taken away part of your independence and have left you unable to work meaning you are suffering from a loss of income.

If you have suffered in the last three years due to the effects of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning that should have been prevented then contact Accident Consultant today. Here at Accident Consultant we are personal injury accident specialists, we work on a no win no fee basis, meaning you keep 100% of the compensation that you are awarded.

In a successful accident claim you will receive compensation based on your initial injuries, any medical expenses you are facing and loss of earnings that you are now suffering.

For more information about what Accident Consultant can do for you then contact us today and we will do everything in our power to help you in anyway that we can with your compensation claim. Call us today on 08081 68 69 70 and speak to one of our friendly advisors today.