Hollywood has done explosions to death, and the public is fascinated by these types of scenes until it happens to them. Explosions due to propane gas cylinders malfunctioning can be extremely distressing and traumatic, and a memory that just doesn’t go away with time. Injuries from propane gas cylinder explosions can be life-long, cause unsightly scars as well as leave the victim with severe PTSD as well as a phobia for all things gas. It is important to understand that nothing in this world happens in a vacuum, and that a human hand played some kind of role in your propane gas explosion injuries through some form of negligence or the other.
Were you injured in a propane gas explosion event? Whether you were grilling at home and the cylinder exploded, or were the victim of a plant explosion at a factory you work at, we can help. McCready Law has decades of experience fighting for the rights of victims just like you who have been on the receiving end of the negligence imparted by careless individuals and corporations. It is important to hold these entities accountable for their actions by filing a propane gas explosion lawsuit so you can be made whole again by recovering money damages for things like the cost of past and future medical care, lost wages, loss of wage earning capacity, pain and suffering and so much more. Please contact our propane gas explosion lawyers NOW at (773) 985-5139 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The call is 100% FREE and there’s no legal obligation.
Here are the most common types of injuries associated with propane explosion:
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Heat Injuries
The extreme heat generated during the moment of explosion can cause severe burns on the outside, as well as affect your lungs through inhalation of hot toxic gas, leading to diseases such as COPD and asthma
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Shrapnel Injuries
An explosion can disintegrate objects around you and send them flying in your direction, leading to eye and skin punctures. Depending on the debris, you may need surgery and stitches after the explosion
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Blast Injuries
Propane explosions generate so much pressure that it’s not uncommon for people to suffer eye and ear ruptures, as well as concussions. The pressure of the blast can also cause internal injuries such as abdominal perforation and spleen and liver ruptures
Here are some of the negligent actions that may cause propane tanks to explode:
- Failure to odorize propane
- Improper or lack of labeling of propane tanks
- Improper filling of propane canisters or tanks
- Lack of equipment inspection
- The presence of a design or manufacturing defect in the tanks
- Failure to properly follow OSHA safety protocol
Lawsuit for Propane Explosion Injuries – Call Us Today!
In order to win a propane gas tank explosion lawsuit, we must prove, together with your help, that negligence had a role to play in the explosion by showing evidence for instance, that the company doesn’t regularly inspect its propane tanks, and that this negligence was the proximate cause of the explosion and your resultant injuries.
By filing a propane tank explosion lawsuit, you’ll be able to recover compensation for things like lost wages, medical treatment costs, legal fees and so much more. Need fast legal help? Call our propane explosion lawyers NOW at (773) 985-5139 to receive your FREE legal consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.