Hidden Dangers in Hotels
Hotels and vacation rentals are supposed to provide comfort and safety — but faulty heaters, poor ventilation, and broken alarms can expose guests to carbon monoxide (CO). This invisible, odorless gas can cause severe illness, brain damage, or even death.
When CO poisoning strikes, who is responsible: the property owner, a manager, or an equipment manufacturer? This blog explores liability for carbon monoxide injuries in Nevada.
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Common Sources of CO Poisoning
- Faulty Furnaces or Heaters – leaking carbon monoxide into rooms.
- Improper Ventilation – blocked chimneys or vents.
- Defective Appliances – malfunctioning stoves or water heaters.
- Broken or Missing CO Detectors – failing to warn guests in time.
- Negligent Maintenance – skipped safety inspections.
Who’s Liable?
- Property Owners/Hotels – responsible for providing safe accommodations.
- Management Companies – if they fail to inspect and maintain systems.
- Contractors – liable for faulty installation or repair.
- Manufacturers – if defective appliances cause leaks.
Nevada Law on CO Safety
Nevada law requires hotels and rental properties to maintain safe premises. If property owners ignore maintenance or fail to install CO detectors, they can be held liable for guest injuries.
Challenges in CO Poisoning Claims
- Proving exposure levels and duration.
- Obtaining maintenance and inspection records.
- Overcoming hotel and insurer defenses.
Real-World Examples
- Guests hospitalized after CO leak in a rental property without detectors.
- Tourists poisoned by faulty hotel heating systems.
- Families exposed to CO due to blocked ventilation.
What to Do After Suspected CO Poisoning
- Leave the property immediately.
- Seek emergency medical care.
- Report the incident to hotel/rental management.
- Document appliances and detectors with photos.
- Contact a premises liability attorney.
How The Firm Helps
At The Firm, Preston Rezaee, Esq., investigates property records, maintenance practices, and faulty equipment to hold negligent parties accountable in CO poisoning cases.
Carbon monoxide is invisible but deadly. If you or a loved one suffered CO poisoning in a Las Vegas hotel or rental, The Firm is here to pursue justice and compensation.
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