Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Compensation Claims

What are the common causes of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by a few different issues:

• Poorly installed or maintained household appliances: Carbon monoxide poisoning is commonly caused by household appliances such as heaters, cookers and central heating boilers that have been installed incorrectly or aren't well-ventilated or maintained. Appliances in mobile homes, caravans and boats may carry more risk than those in houses.  
• Blocked flues and chimneys: A flue is a duct, pipe or opening in a chimney and is designed to funnel exhaust gases from a water heater, fireplace or boiler to the outdoors. If your flues or chimney become blocked, carbon monoxide can build up in your home. 

• Burning fuel in an enclosed or unventilated space: Carbon monoxide is released when fuel is burned. If this happens in an enclosed area or a space that isn't ventilated, the gas could build up, leading those in the vicinity to inhale it. For example, running a car engine in a garage or using a faulty boiler in a kitchen with no ventilation. 

• Fumes from paint supplies: Some paint strippers and cleaning solutions contain chemicals that can be broken down into carbon monoxide when inhaled. The risk of this happening is increased when these solutions are used in non-ventilated areas. 

Whether you're submitting a carbon monoxide poisoning claim against your employer or your landlord, the outcome will depend on the severity of your poisoning, what caused it and the impact your illness has had on your lifestyle. Get in touch today to find out if you have grounds to make a claim.    

How much compensation could I get for carbon monoxide poisoning?

Every carbon monoxide poisoning claim is assessed individually, so no set amount is awarded for a particular set of circumstances. 

When your case is being considered for compensation, factors such as loss of earnings, the medical care you required, and your physical and mental wellbeing all contribute to the court's decision. Potential figures for your case can be estimated using the 16th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines, overseen by the Ministry of Justice.  

If you're keen to know how much compensation you could potentially receive for carbon monoxide poisoning, contact us today. Use our carbon monoxide poisoning compensation calculator to see an estimate of what you could claim.

Am I eligible for a carbon monoxide poisoning compensation claim?

If you've suffered carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of someone else's negligence, you can make a claim for compensation. You can also claim on behalf of someone else who has been the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning. When you first get in touch, our team will run through the details of your case and advise on whether you're eligible to make a claim.

How can I start a carbon monoxide poisoning compensation claim with ClaimsPeople?

There are a few ways to start a carbon monoxide poisoning claim with us:

• Contact us for free on 0808 239 2132.  We're open until 9pm Monday to Friday, 6pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays. We'll let you know during your initial call if we think you could make a successful claim. 
• Fill in our form online and we'll call you back, free of charge. 

Use our carbon monoxide poisoning compensation calculator to find out how much your claim could be worth, then decide whether you want to proceed. 

How does ClaimsPeople's carbon monoxide poisoning claim process work?

There are four key steps to our carbon monoxide poisoning claim process:

1. We'll make you an appointment with a specialist carbon monoxide poisoning solicitor. In that meeting, your solicitor will find out more about what happened to you, the severity of your illness and the toll it's taken on your life. 
2. If we're confident you have grounds to claim compensation, your solicitor will contact the responsible party.
3. If the other party accepts responsibility for your carbon monoxide poisoning, compensation will be arranged. If not, your solicitor will begin legal proceedings, keeping you updated throughout the process.
4. You'll owe us nothing if your case is unsuccessful. If you receive compensation, your solicitor's fee will be deducted from it, as agreed before submitting your claim.

How long do carbon monoxide poisoning claims take to settle?

As every case is unique, we can't specify exactly how soon your claim will be settled. How long it takes to secure compensation will depend on a range of factors such as the severity of your carbon monoxide poisoning, how much evidence there is to support your claim and whether the other side accepts responsibility for your illness. We'll keep you in the loop along the way, so you're never left wondering what's happening.

What if my carbon monoxide poisoning claim isn't successful?

While rare, there's a small chance your carbon monoxide poisoning claim may be unsuccessful. If this happens, you'll be relieved to know you won't owe us a penny. 

For many claims, an After the Event (ATE) insurance policy will be taken out on your behalf. This covers any additional court costs, medical report fees or barristers' charges. That's what allows us to provide our no win no fee service. 

You won't have to pay your carbon monoxide poisoning solicitor a thing in the unlikely event you don't get the outcome you're hoping for. We don't charge any upfront costs either, so an unsuccessful claim is free from financial risk in most cases.