Barbeques are fun events allowing friends and families to come together and enjoy time outside. When BBQ fires and explosions occur, a fun time can turn into a catastrophe. One of the most challenging personal injury cases to file is an explosion claim because of the number of variables involved when explosions occur. Due to the nature of the event, crucial evidence is often lost making a strong defense difficult to construct.
If you have been involved in any type of explosion, you’ll need an experienced lawyer familiar with explosion investigations by your side to locate the negligent party and hold them accountable.
Causes and Negligence
Flammable chemicals and gases, such as propane or gas for a barbeque, must be handled appropriately. When an explosion occurs, one or more parties have been negligent. Identifying negligence will be the key factor in determining the outcome of such a case.
Negligence may surface as:
- Improper handling of a BBQ
- Improper storing of propane or other flammable liquids
- Failure to have proper safety measures in place
- Defective products, appliances or equipment that led to an explosion
Workplace Explosions & Fires
How safe is your workplace? That’s the fundamental issue at hand for explosions and fires in the workplace. Were you injured because you couldn’t find fire exits easily? Were security measures lax leading to the event itself? Are proper protocols in place for the storage and handling of flammable liquids? Is your employer maintaining all fire regulations properly? These are just the initial questions our investigators will try and answer if you’re involved in an explosive event at work. Are you sure your employer will be as determined to find where fault lies?
Compensation
Depending on the circumstances, there will be numerous factors that determine the compensation sought. These factors include:
- Physical injuries sustained
- Loss of limbs or death
- Property damage
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of wages
Explosions that are severe often result in disfigurement or death. A wrongful death claim may need to be filed if a loved one died within the explosion. Severe burns and disfigurement are tragic as well, often leading to a lifetime of pain and suffering for the victim.
Protecting Your Legal Rights After an Explosive Injury
It’s easy to be overwhelmed in the aftermath of this type of incident and often victims are unsure of what to do next or who to trust. Here at the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, we understand. We know the first thing you need is an advocate who will protect your legal rights and fight the injustice head on. Our past experience with these exact types of cases makes us uniquely qualified to find the negligent party and to hold them accountable for the damage they’ve caused.
Contact Us Today
Contact us immediately if you have been injured in a BBQ fire or an explosion. Time is a factor with these claims since evidence needs to be collected before it is further damaged or destroyed. The quicker we begin working on your defense, the quicker we can isolate the negligent parties.
Schedule a free consultation and allow our experienced team to bring you the justice you deserve.