Poisoning
Common types of poisoning cases we see are carbon monoxide poisoning, food poisoning and lead poisoning. All of these types of poisoning, and other types of poisoning, can cause severe injury and even death. Carbon monoxide is a gas that cannot be smelled nor seen and can easily and quickly poison anyone within range of the gas.
Food poisoning is something many people have experienced at least minor cases of with anywhere from minor discomfort to severe sickness. There are several types of bacteria attributed to food poisoning, so it is important to seek medical attention and treatment immediately. In the more severe cases, food poisoning can result in death.
Another type of poisoning that is quite toxic that can cause severe injury, or death, is lead poisoning. Lead can cause major health problems in adults and children. Paint in the home and objects, such as toys and jewelry may also contain lead. You can browse below and learn more about some of the common types of poisoning. If you or a loved one has been a victim of severe injury, or death, poisoned by Carbon Monoxide, Lead, or Food, please contact Virginia injury lawyer, Attorney Lawrence K. Land for help.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is produced by burning gasoline, paper, wood, kerosene, propane, natural gas and other fuels.
We are unable to detect it through sight or smell which makes carbon monoxide uniquely likely to poison people who are inhaling it.
Every year, hundreds of Americans die from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and many more present to emergency rooms to be treated from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. There are several appliances in homes that produce carbon monoxide including furnaces, stoves, water heaters and room heaters such as: fireplaces and portable generators and burning charcoal in enclosed areas. Gasoline-powered leaf blowers, idling engines, power mowers and power washers can all cause carbon monoxide poisoning if there is not proper ventilation.
Attorney Lawrence K. Land is an experienced and trusted carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer who can help you get compensation for your injuries, medical bills, lost income and death.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, at low levels, may be mistaken for the flu and include:
- Headache
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- If the exposure to carbon monoxide continues or increases, the symptoms increase in severity
- Confusion
- Vomiting
- Loss of consciousness
- Loss of muscular coordination
Since the initial symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning appear to be nondescript or mild, many victims mistake it for just being a common ailment so the victims continue to expose themselves to gas to the point of death.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a severe injury involving carbon monoxide poisoning or death, you need and experienced carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer to help you get maximum compensation for your injuries since long term exposure to low levels can cause brain damage or death.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur in both commercial and non-commercial buildings. Every structure has the potential of having unsafe levels at any time of the year. It can happen in homes, hospitals, schools and malls. If you believe that you or someone you know or love has been injured or died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, please contact injury lawyer, Lawrence K. Land. He has experience as a carbon monoxide poisoning lawyer and has been helping injured families and victim’s families for over 35 years.
The law firm of Lawrence K. Land is the best personal injury lawyer for you for carbon monoxide poisoning in Virginia and The Eastern Shore. Call Attorney Land for a free no-obligation case evaluation and consultation. You will speak directly with Attorney Land. He does not get paid until he gets money for you. He is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will even come to you. Call 757-625-1911, or 1-800-800-1911, or on the Eastern Shore, call 757-787-2222. You can also submit the online Contact form, on our site, or click the Chat Live pop up on our site to begin an immediate conversation. Let Virginia injury lawyer, Attorney Lawrence K. Land get to work helping you.
Food Poisoning
Food poisoning can come from either contaminated food or from sickness that is passed to the victim from a food service employee. Frequently, it can be mild or very severe. In the most severe cases, food poisoning can cause severe disability and even death, especially in the young, elderly or medically compromised. If you or a loved one is suffering from food poisoning, it may benefit you to consult with a food poisoning injury lawyer.
Attorney Lawrence K. Land is passionate about helping injured people and is a true advocate for his clients. You should contact him immediately if you or a loved one has been severely sickened, or killed, by any food that has been recalled and is linked to an outbreak of food poisoning. An experienced food poisoning injury lawyer can help make sure your rights are protected. You may be entitled to compensation by making a claim.
To submit a claim for food poisoning, first, you would need to identify which food has made you sick and the pathogen that is the source of the illness needs to be determined. Then, you will need to find out if it was the food that made you sick or the employee who handled the food. An experienced food poisoning injury lawyer can help you determine and gather all this information.
We ONLY represent clients of Food Poisoning in situations of severe or debilitating injury, paralysis or death!
Common Types Of Food Poisoning
- Cryptosporidium
- Cyclospora
- E. Coli
- Salmonella
- Listeria
- Norovirus
- Shigella
- Campylobacter
- Botulism
The severity of the illness and symptoms depends on the type of bacteria that has caused the symptoms. Usually the victim starts by feeling tired and then begins having abdominal cramps and the urge to run to the bathroom. Once the gastrointestinal symptoms begin, the fever and vomiting my increase. The symptoms may cause dehydration and may lead to hospitalization and death. If you or a loved one has experienced a serious food borne illness, you may be entitled to compensation. Call personal injury lawyer, Attorney Lawrence K. Land, an experienced lawyer with over 35 years handling injury cases on the Eastern Shore and throughout Virginia. Let him evaluate your case and give you a free no-obligation consultation.
When you call our law office, you will speak directly with Attorney Lawrence K. Land. Call him at 757-625-1911, or toll free from anywhere in the country at 1-800-800-1911. If you are on the Eastern Shore, call 757-787-2222. You can also submit the Contact form on our website, or click on the Chat Now pop up on our website. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can come to you no matter where you live. You have questions, Attorney Lawrence K. Land has answers.
Lead Poisoning
Lead is a very toxic substance that can cause major health problems in adults and children. According to the CDC, the lead found in paint is the most common cause of lead poisoning in children. Homes built before 1978 may have paint that contains lead and children who ingest chips of paint with lead in them may suffer lead poisoning. Objects, such as toy jewelry and many toys made in China may also contain unsafe levels of lead and pose a very serious health risk to children. If you are a loved one is experiencing lead poisoning, you may need to contact a lead poisoning injury lawyer,
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/.
There are two ways that lead poisoning injuries can occur, through acute exposure and through chronic, long term exposure.
- Chronic exposure is long-term exposure to lead and can cause the following:
– Abdominal pain
– Nausea
– Anemia
– Fatigue
– Depression
– Short-term memory or concentration loss
– Slowed growth in children
– Behavior and learning problems in children
– Damage to the brain and nervous system in children
– Headaches
– Hearing issues
– Reproductive problems - Acute Exposure which is an intense exposure in a short period of time can produce issues with the victim’s neuromuscular and nervous system. Victims who survive acute poisoning may then go on to experience the same symptoms of victims of chronic poisoning. Victims of acute lead poisoning may experience the following:
– Vomiting and diarrhea
– Muscle weakness
– High blood pressure
– Muscle and joint pain
– Limb numbness and tingling
– Reduced appetite and weight loss
If you are experiencing these symptoms, you may need to speak to an experienced lead injury lawyer to pursue the maximum compensation for you or your loved one’s injuries. Even though the federal government placed a ban on lead paint in homes, there are many layers of paint that still remain in homes constructed before 1978. If you or your child is suffering from lead poisoning, you may be entitled to compensation from a landlord or a manufacturer. You may have a claim against those who are responsible for your injuries and suffering.
Lawrence K. Land has been practicing poisoning injury law for over 35 years. Contact him today for a free, no-obligation evaluation and consultation. He is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will even come to you. When you call our office, you speak directly with him. Call 757-625-1911 or 1-800-800-1911 from anywhere in the United States. From the Eastern Shore call 757-787-2222. You can also submit our website form or click on our Chat Now pop up on our site to start an online conversation. Lawrence K. Land will meet you anywhere. If you’ve got questions, he’s got answers.
CDC Lead Poisoning Information Link
Call Lawrence K. Land for a free no-obligation case evaluation and consultation. You will speak directly with Lawrence K. Land. He does not get paid until he gets money for you. He is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will even come to you. Let Lawrence K. Land, the best personal injury lawyer for food poisoning in Virginia and the Eastern Shore, get to work helping you.