St. Tammany Parish, LA – Nine Hospitalized With Flash Burns, CO Poisoning From Generator

St. Tammany Parish, LA (August 31, 2021) – Nine people from St. Tammany Parish were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator after Hurricane Ida on Tuesday, August 31st. 

Their current medical statuses were not immediately available from the St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1. Fire crews also reported that one victim was flash burned while refueling a generator. Authorities have not released any additional details. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in St. Tammany Parish

If you have been a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important to find out what caused it. A St. Tammany Parish personal injury attorney will be able to conduct a meticulous investigation of the events surrounding the incident.

Carbon monoxide is often called the silent killer due to the fact that its fumes are colorless, tasteless, and odorless. For this reason, it can be difficult to identify a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. 

The St. Tammany Parish toxic tort attorneys at Smiley Law Firm have several decades of experience in helping their clients hold negligent people responsible for their actions. Our attorneys are ready to guide you through this complex legal process and always provide effective and up-to-date legal guidance. 

St. Tammany Parish Personal Injury Attorneys

If the poisoning occurred at your home or place of work, a defective product, like a heater, stove, or piece of machinery that uses gas may be to blame. A faulty product that is leaking gas coupled with inadequate ventilation can go unrecognized until it is too late. If this is the case, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. 

We do whatever it takes to get our clients the maximum amount of financial compensation allowed by law. If you sustained an injury during any kind of accident, contact our St. Tammany Parish personal injury attorneys at 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222. Schedule a free case examination with a member of our Louisiana legal team as soon as possible.

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