Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Compensation claims

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

When people fall in with carbon monoxide poisoning their symptoms are often thought to be other illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome or multiple sclerosis. They are then discharged and sent home or to work where they will be poisoned again, which is why you should be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, which includes shortness of breath, nausea or dizziness. In the long term however you may also end up suffering problems that affect your everyday life and in the most severe cases your symptoms may end up being fatal.

Many people end up suffering from symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning for months or even years without knowing what they are suffering from. So if you are suffering from symptoms such as the ones named here then go and see your doctor straight away as you could be suffering from carbon monoxide.

The main causes of carbon monoxide poisoning are poorly maintained gas appliances such as central heating systems and gas fires as well as inadequate ventilation and blocked/leaky flues and chimneys.

Carbon monoxide poisoning is most commonly seen in the home and at work. In the workplace there are health and safety laws in place to protect you from carbon monoxide poisoning but even with these health and safety laws faulty or defective equipment mean it can still happen in the workplace and if you do end up suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.

You employer has a duty of care towards you whilst you are in the workplace and to uphold this duty of care they need to ensure that your working environment is as safe as it can be, which includes making sure that there is no chance of carbon monoxide poisoning. If the workplace isn’t regularly checked for carbon monoxide then your employer is leaving themselves open to compensation claims.

If you have suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning then you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Your three year time limit for making a claim for compensation starts from the date that you realised your symptoms were related to the poisoning.

If you are thinking of making a claim for compensation after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning then get in touch with us here at Help With Your Claim and we will do everything possible to make your claim a success. We have already helped thousands of people to claim the compensation that they deserve after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning so get in touch with us today!