Unlike depictions in Hollywood movies, there is nothing glamorous about fires and explosions. In real life, those involved in fires and/or explosions are not quickly whisked away before they are injured or have the ability to skillfully lunge out of the way. According to FEMA, more than 1.3 million fires happen in the U.S. every year. Those fires result in well over 3,000 deaths and nearly 15,000 injuries. Many are due to the negligence of one or more parties. Residents of New York City must be more vigilant than those that live other places due to the city having the most antiquated gas distribution system of all major cities in the U.S. This in addition to the many other hazardous conditions that can lead to fires and explosions puts every employee, customer, and visitor at risk. Injuries that are caused as a result of fire accidents, as well as explosion accidents, are often devastating and have a permanent impact on victims. In the event that you or a loved one has been injured or suffered a wrongful death, you may be entitled to compensation. If you have been injured, do to the negligence of a building owner, construction company, contractor, etc. do not wait until the statute of limitations expires to pursue a personal injury claim. Give the knowledgeable attorneys at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff a call to discuss the details of your case today.
Causes of Fire Accidents and Explosion Accidents
Fire and explosion accidents can happen to anyone, at any time, and anywhere. In many cases, these accidents are caused by the negligence of building managers, owners, contractors, etc. Listed below are some of the more common causes of fire accidents and explosion accidents.
- Gas leaks
- Electrical malfunction
- Faulty wiring
- Chemical leaks
- Improper installation and/or design of gasoline tanks
- Lack of appropriate labels or warning signs
Fire and explosion accidents can happen at home just as easy as they can occur in public. No matter where they occur, many parties may be liable for the explosion/fire. It is in your best interest to connect with an experienced personal injury attorney to ensure that an appropriate investigation of liability takes place.