Residents of Pascagoula, Mississippi were given quite a scare during the
late night hours of Monday, June 27th, 2016 when an explosion at a local gas plant shook the area, causing a
massive plume of fire to shoot up and light the night sky. The plant,
located near Highways 90 and 63 in Jackson County, Mississippi, exploded
at approximately 11:40 at night and continued to burn throughout the night
into the following morning, completely blackening one of the facility’s
natural gas towers. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the blast, as the two
on-duty plant employees were sealed inside an explosion-proof room at
the time of the explosion. The exact cause of the explosion has yet to
be determined.
The fact that no injuries resulted from this catastrophe can be described
as nothing short of a miracle, since most
gas explosions like this result in extreme devastation. The force alone of a gas explosion
can cause deafness, concussions, and internal bleeding, while the resulting
extreme heat can cause horrific 3rd degree
burn injuries and lasting disfigurement. In many cases,
explosion injury victims are left with enduring debilitation and a permanently reduced
quality of life, requiring expensive round-the-clock medical care.
Explosion Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama
Most explosion injuries are caused by another party’s negligence,
such as a gas company’s failure to perform routine inspections or
properly maintain gas mains. If you or a loved one has been injured in
a gas explosion, you may have a claim to recover monetary compensation
for a wide range of damages, including medical bills, pain and suffering,
reduced quality of life, lost income, and emotional distress.
At Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys a Law, our Birmingham explosion
injury lawyers have represented countless severe burn injury cases from
blasts such as these and have recovered millions on our clients’
behalf along the way. With more than 25 years of proven legal experience
and an AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® for our unparalleled
skills and client satisfaction, we have what it takes to ensure your rights
are protected during this difficult time.
Call (888) 906-3955 or schedule a no-cost case review
today to find out if you have a claim.