Lake of the Ozarks, MO (June 10, 2023) – Two people were transported to area hospitals following an explosion that took place on Thursday in Camden County.
At approximately 3:20 p.m., the emergency officials out of Lake of the Ozarks responded to the scene of an incident that took place on Whiteford Hollow Cove.
According to official reports provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and engine exploded at the Cove during the afternoon hours. Investigations found that a 1988 Wellcraft boat was experiencing a mechanical failure when the accident occurred in the engine compartment.
A 78-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman both suffered injuries in the explosion. The two victims were rushed to area hospitals for emergency care.
At this time, the incident is being investigated.
We hope the man and woman hurt in this explosion recover quickly.
Explosions in Missouri
Fires and explosions can cause severe injuries, leaving victims disfigured and requiring extensive medical treatments, including multiple surgeries and lengthy rehabilitation. In many cases, these catastrophic incidents can be attributed to the reckless actions of third parties. However, proving negligence following a fire or explosion can be incredibly challenging, as much of the evidence at the accident scene is often destroyed.
This is where the expertise of forensic experts becomes crucial, as they play a vital role in establishing what transpired, why it occurred, and who should be held responsible. There are a variety of negligent actions that commonly contribute to fires or explosions, such as:
- Defective electrical or gas line work performed by unlicensed installers.
- Inadequate maintenance practices.
- Design, manufacturing, or distribution of defective products.
- Reckless behaviors exhibited by motorists.
- Failure to properly store flammable materials according to guidelines.
- Absence of functioning smoke detectors.
- Faulty gas rigs.
- Faulty oil rigs.
To establish negligence, fire or explosion victims must demonstrate that the defendant breached their duty of reasonable care owed to the plaintiff, resulting in the accident and subsequent damages. While the destruction of evidence poses a challenge, a comprehensive investigation with the support of legal advocates and forensic experts can help build a strong case for seeking rightful compensation. After being injured in an explosion, it is in your best interest to reach out to a fuel tank explosion lawyer right away. Your attorney will be able to get started on your case immediately.
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