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Every year, people in the United States are burned or killed in flammable gas explosions from sources such as propane, butane and acetylene.
If you or someone you love has been hurt or died as a result of a flammable gas explosion, contact the Missouri and Illinois explosion accident attorneys at Zevan & Davidson by calling 314-588-7200 or filling out our online contact form to discuss your rights.
Propane is a colorless, odorless gas that is used in home heating, barbecue grills and cook stoves. It is often mixed with an odorant to facilitate the detection of leaks.
Butane is often used as fuel for cooking, camping and cigarette lighters. Camp stoves fueled by butane have been implicated in a number of gas explosions.
Acetylene is a colorless gas that is used for welding and cutting. Impurities that are often found in acetylene may give it a smell that is sometimes described as garlicky.
Manufacturers and sellers of goods fueled by flammable gases must take special care to avoid producing defective products. Some of the most common causes of flammable gas explosions are:
- Improper installation
- Defective valves, connectors or seals
- Improper odorization
- Leaking hoses or tanks
- Inadequate labeling
Flammable Gas Explosion Injuries
Injuries sustained in flammable gas explosions may be extremely serious. Burns to the face and body may be terribly painful, often take a long time to heal and may be permanently disfiguring. Flying debris may inflict additional wounds.
The victim of a flammable gas explosion or family members who have lost a loved one in an explosion may wonder how they will cover medical bills, future treatment costs and lost wages.
The time allowed by law in which you may file a lawsuit after a flammable gas explosion is limited. If you wait to contact an attorney, you may end up being barred by the statute of limitations from proceeding.
Zevan & Davidson is a trial law firm with a track record of obtaining results in high-stakes catastrophic personal injury cases in Missouri and Illinois. Our lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for our clients in a wide range of legal matters, including medical malpractice, tractor-trailer crashes, farming accidents and other wrongful death cases.
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