Gas Explosions & Fires
Washington, DC Personal Injury Lawyer
Fire and explosion lawsuits are among the most challenging to win because
evidence may have burned and the legal issues are complex. This is why
you need seasoned legal counsel in your corner. The attorneys of Chaikin,
Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. have the experience and reputation
to secure favorable verdicts and settlements for those injured by preventable
explosions and fires. Victims and their families may be entitled to compensation
for medical bills, housing relocation costs, pain and suffering, and other harms.
Explosions and fires may be caused by improper maintenance of public gas
utilities, faulty wiring, negligently installed gas or propane lines,
failure to implement a fire safety program, or nonfunctioning smoke detectors.
Such negligent maintenance or improper design can transform a small fire into a
catastrophic and deadly explosion. Leaky gas lines can cause explosions and fires and
pose deadly risks to people living near these lines. Landlords, gas companies,
land owners, appliance and smoke detector makers, and property managers
may be held liable for placing residents and tenants at unreasonable risk of harm.
Whether an explosion occurred in an apartment complex, house, industrial
facility, school, or other large venue, our legal team can leverage over
90 years of combined experience and resources to determine the underlying
cause, who can be held liable, and how we can help you pursue maximum
financial compensation for your damages.
Our team knows these incidents can be devastating physically, financially,
and emotionally. Let us help you after tragedy strikes anywhere in the
DC Metro area. Call (202) 644-8303 for a FREE and prompt consultation
with a lawyer. Because strict time deadlines apply to filing a claim,
we recommend contacting us at your earliest convenience in order to protect
your rights.
Investigating Explosions & Fires
Explosions and fires can occur in a range of settings, and may be connected to
defective products or various health and safety code violations. They may also involve various
factors or circumstances, including:
- Propane or natural gas explosions
- Defective products or appliances
- Faulty wiring
- Electrical fires
- Defective smoke detectors
- Plant explosions
- Improper gas storage
Our lawyers can investigate an explosion to determine how negligence may
have played a role in contributing to or causing an explosion. With this
information, we can pursue compensation from at-fault parties, which may
include utility companies, premises owners, or product manufacturers.
In addition to injuries sustained during an explosion, our team also investigates
circumstances surrounding fires to ensure victims did not suffer harm
as a result of a premises owner’s failure to provide proper safety
equipment or enact proper procedures. This may concern:
- Proper and accessible fire exits
- Working fire alarms
- Adequate fire safety program for a large apartment complex
- Firefighting equipment, such as extinguishers
Compensation for Victims & Families
Explosions are almost always unexpected and usually indicate that someone
or a corporation was careless. For example, gas explosions may be caused
by slow, silent gas leaks and some type of ignition source. Because they
typically have no warning, victims often have no form of protection against
sudden combustions. As a result, victims commonly suffer severe
burns,
catastrophic injuries, and in some cases
wrongful death. In other cases, victims may smell gas before the explosion and complain
to their property manager who fails to act until an explosion occurs.
Our attorneys have the expertise to guide victims and families through
their legal journeys and toward the compensation they need to cover damages
that may include:
- Medical bills and future medical expenses
- Costs to relocate to new housing
- Lost work wages and future earnings
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional injuries
- Loss of quality of life / loss of companionship
Local Fires and Explosions
- August 11, 2016: fire and explosion in Silver Spring, Maryland at the Flower
Branch Apartment Community injures more than 30, kills 7
- Apr 24, 2016: 1 injured in Leisure World, Maryland apartment fire
- March 28, 2016: 3 injured, including firefighter in NE DC apartment fire
- Jun 5, 2014: NE Washington, D.C. home explodes and burns, killing 1
Request a FREE Consultation With a Lawyer
Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. has recovered millions of
dollars in compensation on behalf of victims and families throughout Maryland,
Virginia, and Washington, DC. Our award-winning lawyers are passionate
about guiding clients through the civil justice system and helping them
recover the financial compensation needed to put their lives back together.
Because our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, there are no attorney
fees until you win.
If you have questions about your rights following an explosion or fire,
our team is available to speak with you during a free consultation.
Contact us today.