Murder Charges follow Chicago Firefighter’s Death Sheaves Slate has been charged with murder in Chicago Firefigher’s Death, stemming from the March 16th death of Michael Altman. By Rebecca Martin A man with a history of self-harm, depression and arson has been detained for setting a fire that caused the death of a Chicago fireman on […]
Times Two – Eureka Motel Double Fatal Carbon Monoxide Strikes Lamplighter Inn The Lamplighter Inn, was the scene of the Eureka Motel Double Fatal Carbon Monoxide Tragedy of not one, but two separate fatal CO events, separated by five days. By Attorney Gordon Johnson Double, double fatal carbon monoxide event strikes Lamplighter Inn in Eureka, […]
Respiro Brings Carbon Monoxide Shutoff Technology to the Home Respiro’s CO/Pro is designed to bring Carbon Monoxide Shutoff Technology to home use with direct shutoff of furnaces and water heaters when CO levels reach 25 ppm in the ambient air. By Attorney Gordon Johnson I want to congratulate WGN TV, Daytime Chicago and Respiro, LLC […]
Safety Not Just for Elevators – Carbon Monoxide Preventive Maintenance Carbon Monoxide Preventive Maintenance is as vital as elevator inspections and maintenance as 10 times more people are die or are hurt by CO. By Attorney Gordon Johnson The Carbon Monoxide Law Group has recently opened our office in Chicago on the 18th floor of […]
Three Perish from Carbon Monoxide in Van Three disabled adults perish from carbon monoxide poisoning in a van left in a garage with engine running. By Rebecca Martin Disabled adults are protected by guidelines put forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled people can include those who would be considered vulnerable individuals. These guidelines […]
Answers a Carbon Monoxide Lawyer Should Know Here are five questions a carbon monoxide lawyer should be comfortable answering to a survivor of a carbon monoxide event before promising to get the best recovery for a new client. By Attorney Gordon Johnson How do you know if a lawyer is a carbon monoxide lawyer? Ask […]
Portable Electric Generators – Choosing Public Safety VS Industry Regulation Portable electric generators are one of the most dangerous products the CPSC is tasked with regulating but efforts to make them safer can’t get approved. By Rebecca Martin Portable Generators are one of the most dangerous consumer products on the market “Allen County residents are […]
Governor Beshear Announces Kentucky Carbon Monoxide Initiative Kentucky Governor Beshear Announces a Kentucky Carbon Monoxide Initiative to improve safety in buildings that were existing before 2011 CO regulations, which applied only to new construction. By Rebecca Martin The Commonwealth Public Protection Cabinet launched a sweeping initiative on Kentucky carbon monoxide safety on January 7, 2026. […]
FAQ How do you Prove Someone was Carbon Monoxide Poisoned? Short Answer: By measuring carbon monoxide in their blood, either thru a co oximeter or through a blood test. The gold standard is a blood test. FAQ What does carboxyhemoglobin mean? Short answer: It describes a compound in the blood where carbon monoxide mixes with […]
The Elevated Risks of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Elderly Greater risks are associated with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Elderly, as increased age and other vulnerabilities reduces recovery. By Rebecca Martin When the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa Hackman became headlines raising immediate concerns that carbon monoxide may have been […]