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Why Your Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Increases in the Winter
More than 20,000 Americans are rushed to emergency rooms each year after sustaining carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and many of these emergency cases arise in the wintertime.1 In fact, winter is generally the season when people’s risk of CO poisoning sharply increases due to the increased use of wood-burning and/or fuel-burning appliances for warmth.
This, in turn, typically means that:
CO is a product of combustion; so, anytime something burns, CO is emitted. Some of the most common sources of carbon monoxide in homes can include (but may not be limited to):
It is important to point out that, while these items can produce CO as part of their normal function, CO emissions may increase if or when some of these products may be faulty, defective or in disrepair.
To minimize the potential for CO poisoning this winter, here are some things to do now before the extreme cold of winter sets in:
Have you or someone you love suffered CO poisoning? If so, you can turn to Kingston Personal Injury Attorney Charles N. Rock to find out more about your options for financial recovery.
To find out more about your best options for moving forward, contact us today to schedule a free, no obligations initial consultation. You can set up this meeting by calling (845) 383–1170 or by emailing us using the contact form on this page. To ensure that you have the legal support you need now, Attorney Charles N. Rock can meet you at your home or a hospital when needed.
From our offices based in Kingston, New York, Charles N. Rock provides the highest quality legal services to clients throughout New York, including those in Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, Hyde Park, Ellenville, Saugerties, Ulster County, Dutchess County, and Orange County.
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1: According to the CDC
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