Northern California Hazardous Chemical Attorneys
Carbon monoxide is a very dangerous chemical that kills hundreds of people every year throughout the United States. If you live in Northern California and have suffered as the result of carbon monoxide exposure, please contact Van Der Walde & Associates. Our firm has the experience and resources to represent even the most challenging hazardous chemical cases. Over the years, our lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for our seriously injured clients. Please call Van Der Walde & Associates for your free carbon monoxide poisoning case evaluation.
Carbon Monoxide Levels
Like many other chemicals, the level of carbon monoxide in the air is a determining factor for the effect that the exposure will have on an individual. Carbon monoxide levels are measured in parts per million (ppm). Listed below are some general estimates of carbon monoxide exposure and the timeframe of their consequences:
- 50ppm - Although this amount may seem minimal, exposure may cause respiratory difficulties and increases the risk for heart attack.
- 200ppm - Exposure at this level for 2 to 3 hours will cause minor headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness.
- 400ppm - Exposure at this level for 1 to 2 hours will cause headache located in front; exposure for 3 to 5 hours may cause unconsciousness and death.
- 800ppm - Exposure at this level for 45 minutes causes nausea, convulsions, and dizziness. Death may result after being exposed at this level for 2 to 3 hours.
- 1600ppm - Exposure at this level for 20 minutes may cause nausea, headache and dizziness. Exposure for one hour may result in death.
- 3200ppm - Exposure at this level for 10 minutes may cause nausea, headache and dizziness. Exposure for one hour may result in death.
- 6400ppm - Exposure at this level for 2 minutes may cause nausea, headache and dizziness. Exposure for 30 minutes may result in death.
- 12800ppm - Death within minutes.
Carbon monoxide is a very dangerous chemical that kills hundreds of people every year throughout the United States. If you live in Northern California and have suffered as the result of carbon monoxide exposure, please contact Van Der Walde & Associates. Our firm has the experience and resources to represent even the most challenging hazardous chemical cases. Over the years, our lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for our seriously injured clients. Please call Van Der Walde & Associates for your free carbon monoxide poisoning case evaluation.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning in California, please contact a hazardous chemical exposure lawyer at Van Der Walde & Associates for a free consultation.
