Explosions

Explosions and fires can happen on industrial sites and at home because natural gas is one of the most commonly used fuel sources in the United States. When used responsibly and with the proper safety measures, natural gas is a clean, safe and efficient fuel. Fires can start from a number of different sources and it is possible for a fire to cause an explosion. The following list includes potential explosion and fire incidents that can trigger lawsuits:

• Apartment fires
• House fires
• Gas Can Fires
• Appliance Fires
• Electrical Fires
• Propane Explosions
• Natural Gas Explosions

Explosions can also happen on industrial sites. The chance of a major explosion happening on an industrial site is much more likely than at home. Most industrial accident explosions are due to negligence on the part of the industrial company.

Florida Explosion Attorneys

The attorneys at Levine & Glassman are familiar with bringing personal injury lawsuits against big industrial companies. They have the experience when it comes to gathering evidence and representing workers and families in catastrophic injury lawsuits, wrongful death lawsuits, industrial accident lawsuits and explosion lawsuits. If you or a loved one has been injured in a negligent explosion, contact Levine & Glassman for a free consultation.

Natural Gas Explosions in the Home

Most natural gas explosions that occur in the home are due to leaks in the gas line. Usually the gas company failed to keep the line in good condition or a construction project caused the gas line to get damaged resulting in the gas leak. Entire families have been killed due to gas explosions in the home.

As a homeowner it is beneficial to periodically check the gas lines to your house to make sure they are in good working order. If you suspect a gas leak, immediately leave the house and call the gas company from a safe place. It is wise not to enter the house until a professional from the gas company advises you that it is safe to return.

Natural Gas Explosions in the Workplace

A number of industries use natural gas for their everyday operations. Agricultural industries, oil refineries, power plants, service industries and many more use natural gas. The reasons for gas explosions in the work place include:

• Dangerous transportation
• Manufacturing error
• Dangerous storage
• Leaks caused by improperly maintained pipes
• Leaks caused by broken seals on pipes
• Leaks caused by loose valves

Generally when an explosion occurs in the workplace, the employer is at fault because it is the employer’s duty to ensure the safety of the work environment. If you have been injured in a workplace explosion, contact a Florida personal injury attorney right away to get more information on how to proceed with a claim.

Fuel Tank Explosions

Fuel tanks can store several different kinds of fuel such as natural gas or petroleum. Individuals may use fuel tanks to store gasoline or fuel for generators. Due to the fact that fuel tanks contain volatile liquids and gases, they are inherently dangerous. Fuel tank explosions are usually caused by the following things:

• Dangerous placement on vehicle when transporting the fuel tank
• Manufacturing error when building the fuel tank
• Design defect when building the fuel tank
• Improper maintenance or storage of the fuel tank
• Leaks in the fuel tank

Explosions from fuel tanks can cause injury, death and property damage. If you have been the victim of the a fuel tank explosion then contact Levine & Glassman to find out if we can help you bring a negligence claim.

Commercial Fuel Tank Explosions
 

Businesses can use fuel tanks to store oil and natural gas. Usually a commercial fuel tank is very large in size so therefore a commercial fuel tank explosion can cause a lot of damage. Even the smallest leak in a commercial fuel tank can cause a deadly explosion. Common commercial fuel tank explosions are caused by:

• Improper installation
• Insufficient maintenance
• Failure to address fuel leaks
• Improper valve closure
• Manufacturing flaws

In the end the commercial company is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment. It is the company’s duty to make sure that the hazards associated with commercial fuel tanks are minimized.

Vehicle Tank Explosions

Car tank explosions can cause casualties in the event of an auto accident. One of the most famous car exploding incidents was the Ford Pinto in the 1970s. With that car, any rear end crash resulted in the fuel tank exploding. If a gas tank is not property designed or constructed, then there is a high probability that a fuel tank explosion will occur when a collision or rollover accident happens.

Levine & Glassman, P.A. – Florida Explosion Accident Lawyers

The attorneys at Levine & Glassman have extensive experience at evaluating and pursuing explosion accident claims in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Contact our firm at (954) 332-6100 or using out online contact form and one of our attorneys will evaluate your potential explosion accident case, explain the process of filing such a claim, and answer any other questions you may have.