Two individuals were taken to a hospital after a house explosion in Janesville.
According to the Janesville Police Department, the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak and a lit cigarette. One
of the injured individuals said they smelled gas before the other lit
a cigarette. One of the victims is being treated for minor injuries while
the other is in serious condition with severe burns. A dog that was in
the home at the time of the explosion is also being treated for serious burns.
The duplex is considered a total loss, and the person living on the other
side of the duplex was not injured and is now staying with family. The
accident is still under investigation.
When Should I Seek Medical Attention After an Accident?
Burn injuries can result from heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, or radiation
coming into contact with the skin and can be extremely serious, especially
if the burn is considered to be second-, third-, or fourth-degree.
If you’ve been injured in a fire or explosion, you should seek medical
attention immediately, especially if you have the following:
- Chemical burns
- Second-degree burns
- Third-degree burns
- Burns that take up over 10% of the body
- Burns accompanied with a traumatic injury
Burn injuries are often classified under catastrophic injuries, which defines
injuries that can become permanent and require lifelong care and treatment.
Catastrophic injuries often cause disabilities that prevent victims from
returning to their normal way of life, and many have to quit their jobs
if their injuries no longer allow them to perform their tasks.
Legal Advocacy at No Charge
Many injured individuals are weary of hiring a personal injury attorney
to help them file a claim because they can’t afford to pay on top
of their already existing medical bills and property damage. Fortunately,
our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t
win until you do. We also offer free consultations so we can hear your
story and provide you with options should you wish to proceed.
Our lawyers have recovered the following damages for our clients to relieve
them of their burdens:
- Medical bills, including ambulance rides, surgeries, hospital stays, and more
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Lost wages or future earning capacity from missing work
If your burns were caused by a negligent party, our team can use our resources
and knowledge to get to the bottom of the situation and determine liability.
A Shoulder to Lean on During a Dark Time
Suffering from burn injuries after a devastating accident can feel overwhelming
as well as isolating, but our attorneys can be by your side throughout
the personal injury claims process. Our team at Glenda Cochran Associates
Attorneys at Law is dedicated to pursuing justice for those who have been
wrongly harmed – you won’t be alone in your recovery. Through
honest communication and fierce advocacy, we strive to secure the results
you desire while you focus on resting. Allow us to help you navigate the
legal system and file the necessary paperwork. We’ve helped clients
suffering from thermal burns, chemical burns, electrical burns, natural
gas burns, propane burns, and industrial burns.
Contact our legal team
online or by phone at {F:P:Site:Phone} for a free consultation regarding your
burn injuries or other injuries caused by negligence. The burn injury
lawyers at Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law have defended the
rights of the injured for more than 25 years. If you can’t come
to us, we’ll come to you.