LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO – An elderly man died and four other people on a boat were injured after being exposed to Carbon Monoxide at Lake of the Ozarks Saturday, according to The Kansas City Star.
Steven Sutton, 66, died following a gas leak inside a Cabin Cruiser anchored at the Niangua Arm part of the lake.
Four other people were injured, one of which was hospitalized in moderate condition. The other 3 refused treatment.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured due to carbon monoxide exposure, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for a change to the dangerous intersection or to prevent unnecessary deaths is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis personal injury atttorneys.
