Corpus Christi Natural Gas Explosion Attorneys

Were You Injured in a Home Explosion from a Natural Gas or Propane Leak?

Every day, 64 million households rely on natural gas for heat. We use gas to take showers, cook our food, and dry our clothes. Yet, few people realize the dangers of this everyday substance.

An undetected gas leak can cause a devastating explosion when you least expect it, causing serous property damage, injuries, and even death. Those who are lucky enough to survive a home explosion can suffer from traumatic brain injuries, third-degree burns, PTSD, limb loss, or blindness.

Home explosions can tear apart families and entire neighborhoods — and the negligent gas and construction companies, landlords, and product manufacturers responsible for the blasts need to be held accountable.

That’s why the lawyers at Williams Attorneys have spent the last 30 years taking on the big guys on behalf of innocent victims and their families.

If you or a loved one have experienced a home explosion due to natural gas or propane, you have legal options, and you may be entitled to compensation for your financial losses and pain and suffering. Our attorneys can help you choose the right course of action to collect the maximum recovery.

To learn if you have a claim for damages, contact our office for a free, confidential case evaluation. Call (361) 866-5535 today. 

What Causes Home Propane & Natural Gas Explosions?

An explosion can happen when gas leaks in an enclosed environment. As the gas escapes and mixes with air, pressure builds. Once the pressure reaches a high enough level, a single spark or flame — including static electricity — can trigger a devastating explosion and subsequent fire.

Natural gas, methane, propane, and butane are most likely to cause house explosions, as they are most often used for heat. These gasses can leak into your home and explode for a number of reasons:

• Leaking hoses or tanks
• Leaks in appliances that use gas, such as furnaces, grills, or dryers
• Defective control valves, connectors, pipes, regulators, or meters
• Tanks placed near flammable material
• Improperly installed gas or propane lines
• Equipment left on or incorrectly reconnected by maintenance workers
• Aging gas lines and pipes
• Hitting a gas line while digging

Most explosions are complex and can’t be pinned down to a single cause. Often, it is a series of small issues or defects that lead to a massive — and sometimes deadly — problem. Several parties may share responsibility for the explosion.

Home Explosions Can Cause Serious Injuries

Each year, many people die in home gas explosions. Many more suffer lifelong physical and mental health consequences. 

Explosions can cause a wide range of injuries, which are divided into four categories:

• Primary blast: Injuries caused by the force of the initial blast wave
• Secondary blast: Injuries caused by flying debris
• Tertiary blast: Injuries caused by the body being thrown by the blast wind
• Quaternary blast: Any other injuries relating to the explosion

These four types of injuries can cause:

• Blast lung, the most common fatal injury from an explosion
• Eye ruptures and blindness
• Inner ear ruptures
• Internal organ ruptures and bleeding, especially gas-filled organs such as the gall bladder
• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
• Blunt force trauma
• Bone fractures
• Traumatic amputation
• Burns, ranging from first-degree to third-degree
• Asthma or COPD (as a result of inhaling fumes and smoke)
• PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health issues
• Disfigurement
• Physical disability

These injuries are often extremely painful, and it can take years to recover from them (if recovery is even possible). They are also very expensive: It can cost millions of dollars in medical expenses to treat them.

Damage from explosions is not limited to health effects, either. Gas leaks cause $133 million in property damage each year. Even if no one was physically harmed in your explosion, you may be entitled to compensation for damage to your home, vehicle, furniture, or other belongings.

If you have experienced injuries from an explosion, we can help. Call Williams Attorneys at (361) 866-5535 to talk about how we can help you get compensation for your pain and suffering.

Explosions Cause Blast Radius Injuries, Too

You don’t have to have a gas leak in your own home to suffer the consequences of an explosion. Gas explosions can destroy adjacent houses and affect entire neighborhoods. 

A nearby explosion can cause:

• PTSD or other mental health effects
• Concussions
• Headaches
• Tinnitus and hearing loss
• Other unexplained symptoms
• Property damage

An explosion at a house in your neighborhood may also be a sign of damaged or leaking gas lines, which can put your own home and life at risk as well.

If you have suffered an injury from a nearby explosion, you have options. If you think you may have a case, contact us today for a free consultation.

Who Can I Sue for a Home Explosion?

Home explosions are often caused by a chain of mistakes or defects made by different entities and people. Gas and construction companies, maintenance workers, or even your landlord may be responsible for an explosion. In many cases, it is possible to sue and recover damages from several negligent parties, even if you are partially at fault.

You may be able to sue:

• Gas or propane company, including private companies and public utilities
• Construction company
• Contractor or subcontractor
• Landlord or building management
• Product manufacturer
• Maintenance company
• City, county, or state

If you believe one or more of these parties were responsible for your explosion, contact our office today. Our attorneys and experts will carefully investigate your situation, determine if you have a case, and file claims against every potentially responsible party, working tirelessly to maximize your potential recovery.

How Much Can I Recover in a Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one were injured in a home gas explosion, you deserve compensation for your pain and suffering. 

A court may order responsible parties to compensate you for:

• Medical expenses
• Chronic pain or disability
• Disfigurement
• Emotional and mental anguish
• Lost income
• Loss of quality of life
• Wrongful death

In recent years, gas companies have paid out millions of dollars in damages for gas leaks and explosions. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to similar compensation.

The amount you can recover depends largely on the skills and experience of your attorney. At Williams Attorneys, we focus on serious injury lawsuits, and we have secured record-setting settlements as high as $7 million for our clients.

Contact us to find out how we may be able to help you. Call (361) 866-5535 now.