Cris Abraham, 36, Seriously Injured In Carbon Monoxide Accident While Working at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) —> GoFundMe Created To Help Support Worker
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (November 6, 2022) – A contract worker identified as Cris Abraham was injured in a carbon monoxide accident at the Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place on Monday 10-31-22. Cris Abraham was in a utility room with three other people when carbon monoxide suddenly began leaking from a fire suppression system.
The carbon monoxide quickly displaced oxygen in the room and immediately caused the workers to become very ill. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the workers.
Cris Abraham went into cardiac arrest and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He has since been placed in a medically induced coma.
You can help support him and his family through GoFundMe. According to the fundraiser, “Cris was involved in a tragic work accident on Monday, 10-31-2022. This accident has left him in a medically induced coma. The Abraham Family is going to have a long road ahead of them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.”
Cal OSHA is currently investigating the accident.
Liability For Los Angeles International Airport Carbon Monoxide Accidents
Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas. It is most commonly created from the burning of fossil fuels. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the emergency department each year due to accidental CO poisoning.” Carbon monoxide accidents tend to spike during the winter months every year. There are a number of symptoms that can indicate carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Headache
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Confusion
- Loss of consciousness
When a worker is injured on the job, they will typically have recourse through worker’s compensation. Worker’s compensation is based on a no-fault insurance scheme. In other words, there is no need for an injured worker to demonstrate negligence to receive benefits if they were injured on the job. An injured worker or their family should let their doctor know as early as possible that they were injured on the job.
Depending on the facts of any case, an injured worker may also be able to seek damages through a third party liability claim. A third party liability claim may be possible if an entity separate from a worker’s employer contributed to an accident. For example, a property owner could be liable for a carbon monoxide accident if their premises were not maintained in a reasonably safe condition. There are a number of common sources of carbon monoxide leaks.
- Clothes dryers
- Water heaters
- Furnaces
- Fireplaces
- Gas stoves
Any person that is injured in a carbon monoxide poisoning accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Many accident victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several weeks or months after an accident. Unfortunately, property owners will often fight extremely hard to deny liability for any accident. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Los Angeles International Airport Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to Cris Abraham and his family as he continues to recover. It is our sincere hope that everyone injured in this CO leak will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation so that similar incidents can be prevented.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an accident at the Los Angeles International Airport? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of worker’s rights advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any accident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
