Northern California Carbon Monoxide Attorneys
Carbon monoxide exposure may cause serious health problems and even death for many unsuspecting victims. If you or a loved one has suffered as the result of carbon monoxide exposure, please contact Van Der Walde & Associates immediately. Due to our extensive legal knowledge and superior representation, our firm has recovered millions of dollars in damages for our injured clients. We may be able to recover for you the maximum monetary compensation for your carbon monoxide poisoning case. Contact Van Der Walde & Associates to receive a free legal consultation with one of our experienced San Jose California carbon monoxide attorneys.
Carbon Monoxide in the News
CPSC and USFA Sound Carbon Monoxide Alarm As Temperatures Drop, Potential for CO Poisonings and Deaths Rises
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Every year, winter storms leave carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths in their path. As winter’s coldest months arrive, with temperatures in some parts of the United States dipping below freezing, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are sounding the CO alarm.
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Noise And Carbon Monoxide Exposure Increases Hearing Loss In Workers According To Université De Montréal Study
Université de Montréal - May 23, 2005
Montréal, May 16th, 2005 - Researchers have gathered evidence which shows that combined chronic exposure to noise and carbon monoxide in the workplace induces hearing loss. Adriana Lacerda, researcher at the École d'orthophonie et d'audiologie of the Université de Montréal, presents her findings at the annual meeting of the Acoustical Society of America in Vancouver on Wednesday. Those findings are the result of a study conducted with over 8,600 workers exposed to both noise and carbon monoxide in the workplace. Among the riskier professions are welders, firefighters, garage mechanics, truckers, forklift operators and miners.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning in Seattle house sends five to hospital
By Seattle Times staff - May 20, 2005
A family of five who left a still-lit charcoal barbecue inside their southwest Seattle house overnight suffered carbon monoxide poisoning this morning and were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
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Vermont to Require Carbon Monoxide Detection
Associated Press - May 12, 2005
Vermont Governor James Douglas signed a law Wednesday that would require detectors in single-family homes, new homes and apartments.
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China mine rescue workers poisoned
Australian Broadcasting Corporation - April 27, 2005
Ten rescue workers searching for 30 miners trapped in a flooded coal pit in northeastern China, have been taken to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning.
Students taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak
By Boston.com Staff - February 10, 2005
ALLSTON -- About 200 students were evacuated and four were taken to a hospital this morning after carbon monoxide leaked in an apartment building, according to broadcast reports.
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Two boys found suffering from presumed carbon monoxide poisoning
Associated Press - February 8, 2005
DETROIT -- Two children were listed in critical condition Tuesday after suffering what police said was carbon monoxide poisoning while waiting inside a car in their garage.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning in California, please contact a carbon monoxide attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates for a free consultation.
