Natural Gas Explosions

Advocates for Rebuilding Lives After Tragedy

Natural gas is a valuable energy resource, but it comes with silent dangers. Leaks and mishaps can lead to destructive and devastating explosions, posing a significant threat.

The Impact of Natural Gas Explosions

For those affected by natural gas explosions, rebuilding their lives can seem overwhelming. Victims face severe injuries, property destruction, high healthcare costs, rehabilitation, and the heart-wrenching loss of loved ones.

Our Commitment to You

The Youngstown Criminal Law Group has supported those impacted by building explosions and fires for years. We assist with personal injury claims and address legal challenges related to property destruction.

Our Youngstown natural gas explosion lawyer understands the complexity of these cases and is skilled in achieving successful outcomes. We know filing claims can be daunting, but we are dedicated to advocating for you until you receive the compensation you deserve.

Root Causes of Natural Gas Explosions

Gas explosions often result from poor maintenance or defective products. Common causes include:

• Misuse of gas appliances like furnaces and stoves
• Incorrect installation leading to gas line leaks
• Aging, deteriorating gas pipelines
• Faulty devices such as gas grills and fire features
• Non-compliance with safety regulations for natural gas and propane

Identifying the cause of an explosion can be challenging due to extensive damage. Determining the cause is crucial for pursuing rightful claims.

Our Expertise

Our Youngstown injury lawyers work with experienced industry experts to investigate incidents, preserve essential evidence, and advocate for the compensation you deserve.

Understanding Natural Gas

Natural gas is a combustible, invisible fossil fuel used primarily for energy. It forms from decomposed prehistoric organisms buried under sediment and earth, transforming into gas, coal, and oil over millennia.

Extraction methods, including hydraulic fracturing (fracking), raise environmental concerns. Despite its role as an energy provider, fracking’s environmental impact is a significant issue in Ohio.

Risks of Natural Gas in Building

Reliance on natural gas increases household risks. The consequences of natural gas incidents range from injuries and property loss to fatalities.

Unseen Dangers

• Residential natural gas use is rising, leading to more accidents.
• An estimated 17 fatal natural gas explosions occur annually.
• A single spark from an undetected gas leak can destroy a building.
• Nearly 14 million Americans rely on natural gas for heating and cooking, posing constant risks.

Property and Financial Losses

• Natural gas explosions cause an average of $133 million in property losses each year.
• Fire departments respond to over 3,200 gas-related emergencies annually, with 2,000 involving natural gas.

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