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 serious 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 gases 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.