San Jose Dangerous Chemical Attorneys

If you have been the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning in California, you should contact a skilled Northern California dangerous chemical lawyer at Van Der Walde & Associates to ensure that you will receive superior legal advice and representation. Our accomplished attorneys have a thorough understanding to successful represent your chemical exposure case. As the result of our extensive knowledge and experience, we have recovered millions of dollars in damages for our seriously injured clients. Please contact Van Der Walde & Associates today to discuss your case with a dedicated Northern California carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer.

Safety Tips

Every home should be equipped with a carbon monoxide (CO) detector. Carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are an inexpensive and effective way of keeping you and your family safe from the devastating and deadly effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Please keep in mind that a carbon monoxide detector is NOT a smoke detector, and an alarm will not sound in the event of a fire.

In addition to outfitting your home with a functioning carbon monoxide alarm, there are other steps you can take to prevent carbon monoxide exposure. Below are some of these important safety tips:

• Have a certified technician check your heating and water systems annually, as well as any other appliances that are powered by gas or oil.
• Perform a test of your carbon monoxide alarm once a month to ensure that it is working properly.
• If you have a battery operated carbon monoxide detector, change the batteries within the timeframe recommended by the manufacturer.
• Keep your flume open when using the fireplace.
• Inspect your chimney annually and make sure that it is not covered or obstructed by debris or any other objects that will hinder proper ventilation.
• Turn off your car or any other gasoline powered vehicle when you are in the garage; never let your vehicle idle when inside the garage even if the garage door is open.
• Use an overhead exhaust fan over a gas stove. Make sure that the vent goes to the outside.
• Use all appliances according to the manufacturer's instructions and make sure that they are in good working condition and well maintained.
• If you are replacing an old, unvented space heater, think about buying a vented space heater instead.
• Inspect the color of the flame on your appliances, such as your stove top. If the flame is orange you may be at risk for CO poisoning.
• Outdoor camping equipment, such as stoves and lanterns, which are operated by burning fuel, should never be used indoors.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning in California, please contact a dangerous chemical lawyer at Van Der Walde & Associates for a free consultation.