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How to pursue compensation for victims of natural gas explosions in homes and businesses.
Natural gas is the largest source of electricity generation in the United States, and accounts for a significant portion of residential and industrial energy use. Millions of Americans rely on natural gas.
Natural gas is a flammable substance commonly used for heating, cooking, and powering appliances in homes and businesses. When a natural gas leak occurs, it can create an explosive atmosphere if ignited by a spark or flame. The consequences of a natural gas explosion can be devastating, resulting in property damage, serious injuries, and even fatalities.
Common Injuries Due to Natural Gas Explosions
- Blast Lung:This is the most common fatal injury in explosions and occurs when the pressure wave damages the air-filled organs like lungs, causing internal bleeding and respiratory failure.
- Barotrauma:The pressure wave can also rupture eardrums, damage inner ear structures, and even cause concussions.
- Internal Injuries:The pressure wave can damage internal organs like the liver, spleen, and intestines, leading to bleeding and life-threatening complications.
- Burn Injuries: Natural gas explosions create intense heat, leading to severe burns across various body parts. The severity can range from first-degree to third-degree burns, requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
- Flying Debris: Explosions propel debris at high speeds, causing penetrating wounds, fractures, and even amputations. Shrapnel from shattered objects and building materials can cause significant trauma.
- Impact Injuries: The force of the blast can throw victims against objects, resulting in blunt force trauma like bone fractures, spinal cord injuries, and head injuries.
What Causes Natural Gas Explosions?
As specialized lawyers in the field of natural gas explosions in homes and businesses, Kherkher Garcia understands the complexities and challenges associated with such cases. Our goal is to provide you with clear and concise information to help you navigate through this difficult situation.
Our firm has extensive experience handling a wide range of natural gas explosion cases, including those involving residential homes, commercial properties, and industrial facilities.
Some of the most common causes of natural gas explosions include:
- Gas leaks
- Improper installation of appliances
- Improper use of appliances
- Defective gas equipment
- Building code violations
- Excavation damage
- Damaged pipelines
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How to pursue compensation for Oil, Gas, and Chemical Injury Survivors and seek the medical treatment they deserve.
The United States has become one of the largest oil producers in the world. Thousands of Americans support their families by working in the petrochemical industry.
Tragically, many companies are lax with basic safety standards or fail to train workers in safety precautions. ’When work accidents happen, some companies fail to take responsibility. The injured worker is stuck with medical bills, lost wages, and no way to support their family.
Common Oil, Gas, and Chemical Worker Injuries
- Burn injuries: blistering, scarring, first-degree burns, second-degree burns, and third-degree burns.
- Bone injuries: broken bones, shattered bones, hairline fractures, compound fractures.
- Head injuries: skull damage, facial damage and/or lacerations, traumatic brain injuries, concussions.
- Back injuries: paralysis, spinal cord injuries, herniated discs, whiplash, and sciatica.
- Limb and extremity injuries: leg and arm amputations, finger and toe amputation, mobility issues, temporary or permanent damage to all limbs and/or extremities.
- Chemical exposure: inhalation, cancer exposure, chemical burns, and vision damage.
Petrochemical workers may be able to pursue financial compensation from their employer or other negligent parties after an accident. An oil field accident lawyer can help determine who is responsible for your injuries and how much compensation you deserve.
What Causes These Accidents?
At Kherkher Garcia LLP, when we first sit down with injured workers and their families, the most common question we get asked is, “Who is responsible for my injury?”
We use all of our resources to determine what caused the petrochemical accident and, most importantly, determine who is responsible. We find out if the accident could have been avoided by following proper safety procedures and investigate every single detail. Our oil, gas, and chemical injury lawyers will fight for you.
Some of the most common oil, gas, and chemical accident causes include:
- Not following required health and safety protocols at the workplace
- Not keeping up to date with industry regulations
- Failing to service equipment
- Failing to have proper supervision at the workplace
- Not following proper shutdown procedures
Common Types of Accidents
- Gas explosions
- Refinery fires and explosions
- Chemical fires and explosions
- Pipeline ruptures.
- Offshore platform injuries
- Accidents caused by equipment that fails to shut down
- Harmful substance exposure
- Transportation accidents
- Fall injuries
- Crush injuries from heavy equipment
- Drilling injuries
- Injuries from falling objects
- Injuries from collapsed rigging
Did You Know
There are more than three million miles of natural gas pipelines in the United States.
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All Natural Gas Explosion Injury Victims
At Kherkher Garcia, we are committed to helping our clients obtain the maximum compensation they deserve for their losses, including medical expenses, property damage, lost income, and pain and suffering. Our firm has a proven track record of securing favorable settlements and verdicts in natural gas explosion cases, and we will not hesitate to take your case to trial if necessary to achieve justice.
With 30+ years of experience and billions of dollars recovered for victims just like you, our natural gas explosion lawyers will work tirelessly to gather evidence, consult with experts, and build a strong legal strategy aimed at maximizing your compensation.
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I Contact a Natural Gas Explosion Lawyer?
Determining liability in natural gas explosion cases can be complex and may involve multiple parties, including utility companies, property owners, maintenance contractors, and equipment manufacturers. It is essential to act quickly and seek legal representation to preserve evidence, conduct a thorough investigation, and protect your rights.
If you have been affected by a natural gas explosion or have questions about your legal rights, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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No matter what kind of accident led to your injuries, you likely suffered various economic, physical, and emotional losses. These losses can result in expenses you might not be able to afford. You shouldn’t be forced to pay for your medical treatment, prescription medications, and other costs due to a negligent action of another party. They should be financially responsible for your past and future losses, so you don’t have to pay for anything out of pocket.
We take care of you from day one, working to find you the best medical care available and putting you on the right track so you can focus on getting better. We work with highly qualified medical and vocational experts who will analyze how much medical care you will need in the future and what it’s going to cost. They will determine your work restrictions and how much you are entitled to in lost wages in the future. We will build a formidable case for you and fight for maximum compensation for your recovery.
Common losses available in an insurance claim or lawsuit include:
Past and future medical expenses
Lost earning capacity
Mental anguish
Property damage
Lost wages
Physical impairment or disfigurement
Pain and suffering
Loss of consortium
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