Suffocation
Suffocation refers to a cause of death that occurs when an individual fails to receive the adequate amount of oxygen required to perform bodily functions. In many cases, suffocation is avoidable and occurs because of another person’s negligence.
Suffocation resulting from negligence may result in financial compensation for the victim’s family. If you lost your loved one to suffocation because of someone’s negligent actions, contact the Philadelphia wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.
Causes of Suffocation
There are many negligent actions that may lead to suffocation. Though many people think of suffocation only occurring when an individual is strangled, this is far from true. The most common causes of suffocation are:
- Lack of oxygen in an enclosed space
- Drowning
- Strangulation
- Carbon Monoxide inhalation
- Punctured lungs, usually from medical malpractice
This wide range of causes could implicate a large number of guilty individuals. When pursuing legal action for the loss of your loved one, it is important to consult with an experienced wrongful death attorney so that you can be sure you are pursuing action against the truly guilty individual.
Though legal action may be far from your mind after you lose a loved one, it is important that the guilty individual faces justice.
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Suffocation is an unfortunate and often preventable cause of death. If your loved one suffocated because of the negligent actions of another person, let the Philadelphia wrongful death attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. handle your legal matters during your period of recovery. Contact us today at 215-238-1130 to get started.