Jan 19, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Work Injury
Residents of Missoula reported explosions and a fire in a large area near California Street on New Year’s Day. It appears that a large pile of garbage was ignited causing small propane bottles to explode and the surrounding area to catch fire. Officials reported a...
Nov 14, 2023 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
A water leak contributed to a recent fire at a pet food plant in Topeka, Kansas. Fortunately, no one was hurt in this fire, however, it serves as a great reminder of how water leaks can affect mechanics and machinery at plants and industrial facilities, and can...
Sep 12, 2023 | Burn Injury, Defective Product, House Fire, Product Liability, Safety
A house fire in Oak Forest, Illinois is causing homeowners across the U.S. to consider the dangers of propane tank explosions. The explosion caused extensive damage to the home, but fortunately no one was hurt. This outcome is fortunate, but propane tank explosions...
May 15, 2023 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, The Jones Act
Maritime workers face many hazards in the course of their work. But there is, perhaps, no greater fear than fire breaking out onboard a ship, oil rig, barge, or other vessel. Shipboard fires are a nightmare for all involved, and can easily result in catastrophic...