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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Due to Faulty Detectors<\/h1>\n
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DEFECTIVE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS <\/strong> Carbon monoxide detectors allow for detection of an otherwise odorless gas. Such detectors are essential in helping to provide adequate notice that a leak exists. In the event that such devices fail to render or provide sufficient notice, the manufacturer of the device can be held liable.<\/p>\n

Landlord Tenant and Homeowner Liability: California Premises Liability Laws<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/strong> Effective January 1st<\/sup>, 2011 it is required that a person who owns a dwelling or rental property install a carbon monoxide detector. Property owners are required to install the devices and to inspect and upkeep them. Landlords or occupiers of property can be liable for damages that occur as a result of exposure to carbon monoxide.<\/p>\n

In California liability can exist even if no act of negligence exists or when the release was unintentional. In order for there to be liability, it must be shown that the actions of the property owner or occupier were the proximate cause of the injuries. Instances of proximate cause include improper repair or service of gas line causing the release of the gas. Other types of causation can include defective products.<\/p>\n

Products including detectors or other devices, which fail to perform their intended duty, can bring way for a defective product cause of action. If your injuries were sustained as a result of an overnight stay at a hotel or as a guest at a personal residence you may be entitled to compensation. Injuries sustained as a result of boat rental, vacation rental, car rental or as a hotel guest can allow you to recover from injuries<\/a>. Homeowners can be liable for overnight guests, baby sitters, and others who suffer injuries from exposure to carbon monoxide. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maintenance of Carbon Monoxide Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n

California requires that carbon monoxide devices be properly maintained so as to avoid malfunction. Agents or property management companies are permitted to enter the property for the purpose of correcting such devices. Tenants however are required to notify the owner or his agent in the event that the device becomes inoperable. Upon receiving notice the property owner or his agent must make steps to correct or replace the defective or inoperable device. If you were injured because of a carbon monoxide exposure you can recover for your injuries.<\/p>\n

Brain Injury From Carbon Monoxide <\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong>Carbon monoxide is known to cause brain injury. If long-term exposure to the gas occurs, then serious damage can exist. Often time\u2019s treatment for those effected is in effective. Once brain damage occurs, it is difficult for the effects to be reversed. Victims often suffer serious headaches, loss of memory, diminished cognitive functions and loss of motor skills. Such injuries can be life-long and cause serious damage to the victim requiring long-term medical<\/a> care. It is the responsibility of the party at fault to compensate the injured party for such injuries.\u00a0 Your brain injury can be serious and require extensive medical care. Symptoms of brain injuries caused by carbon monoxide exposure include:<\/p>\n