/24-7PressRelease/ - NASHUA, NH, June 27, 2008 — Escaping the workday grind in the RV or camping on the family boat may seem like idyllic ways to create summer memories, but the hidden hazards of carbon monoxide should never be ignored.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that forms when carbon in fuel does not burn completely. While automobiles are obvious sources of carbon monoxide, other engines and vehicles, such as construction equipment and boats, also produce the dangerous gas.
"Any boat or recreational vehicle that has overnight accommodations should have a carbon monoxide detector installed," suggests David M. Gottesman, personal injury attorney and co-founder of Gottesman & Hollis, P.A. "It's a simple, inexpensive step that can prevent a terrible tragedy."
In the home, wood burning and gas stoves along with unvented kerosene space heaters can also create carbon monoxide. The gas, which can build up slowly over time in the body, reduces oxygen delivery to the heart, brain and tissues. People who breathe high levels of carbon monoxide may develop vision problems, flu-like symptoms including headache and nausea, and the reduced ability to perform complex tasks. At extremely high levels, carbon monoxide can kill.
"Have your home's heating equipment properly installed, inspected and maintained on a regular basis," said Gottesman. "A carbon monoxide detector is a great back-up, but you shouldn't let it lull you into a false sense of security."
Gottesman & Hollis, P.A., has been located at 39 East Pearl Street in Nashua, NH, for nearly 30 years. The five-attorney team has more than 100 years of combined legal experience and prides itself on dependable legal advice and representation in an array of matters including personal injury, construction accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, estate planning, real estate and zoning, and divorce and family law.
To learn more about Gottesman & Hollis, P.A., visit http://www.nh-lawyers.com or call 800.269.5959.
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