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Kansas City, Kansas Children Poisoned by Carbon Monoxide

In the 900 block of Lyon in Kansas City, Kansas, a team of fire fighters were responding to a call regarding a minor fire that had sparked int he lower level of a home on the street.  When fire fighters were able to make their way down to the basement to put out the fire, they saw the body of a little girl lying seemingly lifeless on the floor. 

Immediately, the crew was on it.  The little girl was rescued from the burning home and transported to Children's Mercy Hospital to receive treatment.  She was just one year old, but it is believed that she will survive the incident.  She was just one-year-old.  The little girl had inhaled so much carbon monoxide that she had fallen into an unresponsive state close to where the fire had occurred.   

The little girl also had an older brother who was also exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.  Although responsive, he was also rushed to Children's Mercy Hospital in order to ensure that he was not in any physical danger.  Along with this child, two adults who were nearby when the carbon monoxide gas leaked were treated on site because medical officials were concerned about their health as well.

It is shocking that this little girl is still living and her brother safe.  Reportedly, the levels of carbon monoxide that had leaked were recorded as "extremely high."  So high, that they were beyond the point of risk.

Fire department officials believe that there was a gas leak somewhere in the basement, but they do not believe that the small fire that did ensue was not the cause of the dangerous excessive of carbon monoxide gas.

Carbon monoxide is not easily detectable for adults, and especially not for children.  This is because carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that your body cannot detect until it is too late.  Normally, our bodies are able to give us some sort of warning.  For example, a feeling of sickness.  But when carbon monoxide gradually creeps into one's lungs, the person may begin to feel lethargic.  This lethargy is not something to ignore!  The tiredness is just a precursor to what follows: unconscienceness.  Once the affected individual is knocked out, the carbon monoxide poisoning is ending it's process of latching onto one's lungs and preventing oxygen from entering into the lungs. 

Obviously, it is nearly impossible to detect this sort of gaseous poisoning before or while it is occurring.  But you can take preventive steps.  Carbon monoxide detectors at most department stores and home retail stores, such as Lowe's, Home Depot, and even WalMart. 

The Kansas City Child Injury Accident Lawyers of Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys are especially concerned about stories like this one.  Our infant who is suffering is in our thoughts.  These almost unavoidable situations are especially tragic, and we know firsthand the devastating effects of a child injury or death.  If you believe that a child you love has been injured, and they deserve justice and compensation for their loss.  We urge you to give our law offices a call.  We are committed to preventing child injury and accident situations, and we want to help you.  

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