Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Archives

How do you detect carbon monoxide in the air?

Posted on July 16, 2019July 11, 2022

We measure length with a ruler, weight with a scale, and temperature with a thermometer, but how do you measure for the colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely toxic gas – carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a common compound produced by burning fuels, and it can be lethal to humans and pets who inhale too […]

High-risk groups: who’s most at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning?

Posted on July 12, 2019April 20, 2023

Carbon monoxide (also known by its chemical formula “CO”) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating gas produced by burning fuels. When a person inhales it, CO binds to the hemoglobin in the blood and rapidly cuts off the body’s oxygen supply. Acute poisoning can kill a person in minutes. Toxicologists consider CO one of […]

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills Local Family

Posted on June 4, 2019July 11, 2022

The personal injury lawyers at the Wyatt Law Firm extend our sincerest condolences to the Cavazos family. We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Mr. Cavazos and his two daughters, found dead in their home Monday evening. A police and fire investigation uncovered that a gasoline-powered generator had been in use in […]

Have I been exposed to carbon monoxide?

Posted on May 22, 2019July 11, 2022

Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas well-known among medical professionals for its sinister reputation as a “silent killer.” However, average people may not know of its existence let alone understand the threat it presents. San Antonio personal injury and carbon monoxide lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm are well-versed on this topic. Carbon monoxide […]

Do you know the dangers posed by carbon monoxide?

Posted on May 9, 2019July 11, 2022

You and almost everyone in Texas face the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning every day. Your car, water heater, oven and grill are but some of the potential sources of deadly carbon monoxide. Any device that uses charcoal, natural gas, wood, gasoline and other fuels is dangerous if you do not take appropriate precautions because […]

Fire displaces five San Antonio apartment residents

Posted on April 12, 2019July 11, 2022

On April 12, 2019, the Personal Injury Lawyers at the Wyatt Law Firm discovered that five people at the Newcome Park Apartments were displaced from their home as a result of a fire that occurred overnight on April 12, 2019. The Personal Injury Lawyers and Carbon Monoxide Lawyers at the Wyatt Law Firm were informed […]

SAFD warns of space heater safety to prevent house fires

Posted on February 4, 2019July 11, 2022

The personal injury lawyers at the Wyatt Law Firm became aware that within the past week, San Antonio Fire Department responded to numerous calls for house fires which causes were directly related to space heaters. Starting on January 20, 2019, a woman and her two pets were evacuated from a house fire when witnesses called […]

Is your furnace threatening your life?

Posted on January 10, 2019July 11, 2022

Carbon monoxide poisoning is not only a threat in industrial facilities but also the homes or apartments of Texas residents. It might go unnoticed and mistaken for other illnesses if you and your family members experience low levels of exposure over an extended period. It is not surprising that some people call carbon monoxide the […]

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from a Remote Starter

Posted on January 9, 2019July 11, 2022

As winter is off to a not-so-cold start in South Texas, there is still time for the winter weather to sneak upon us. A winter-wonderland sounds great; however, there are many risks associated with such weather conditions. One of those dangerous risks is carbon monoxide poisoning. No one likes to get inside a brutally cold […]

Keyless ignitions pose a serious hazard to vehicle owners

Posted on October 23, 2018July 11, 2022

Everyone knows that you need to turn off your car when parked in your home’s garage or some other enclosed space. Otherwise, carbon monoxide could build up and cause serious illness or death. What if you thought you turned your car off, but in fact, it continued to run well after you closed your garage […]