Albuquerque, NM (September 9, 2023) – Two people were injured as a result of an explosion that occurred in the Nob Hill neighborhood on Thursday, September 7.
According to reports, at around 2:20 p.m., the Albuquerque Fire Rescue and the police were summoned to the scene of an explosion on Ridgeley Avenue. For unknown reasons, a home located on the roadway near Montclaire Drive exploded, causing severe damage to the structure.
Authorities arrived at the scene and immediately began securing the area.
Two people were injured as a result of the explosion. The victims were transported to area hospitals for medical care.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
We hope the two people hurt in this explosion recover quickly.
Explosions in New Mexico
Explosions across the United States are often devastating. We see many people left with serious injuries nearly every single week as a result of these incidents. There are countless reasons why we continue to see innocent people harmed as a result of explosions. Some of the leading factors include:
- Boiler explosions
- Improper storage of hazardous materials
- Mechanical failures
- Fuel-air mixtures
- Steam explosions
- Welding accidents
Unfortunately, any type of explosion has the potential to cause severe harm to anyone around. Common injuries that are reported following explosions include:
- Burns: These injuries often result in permanent scarring and disfigurement.
- Nerve damage: These injuries can be incredibly painful and affect the ability to use the affected limbs.
- Amputations: This type of injury can completely alter your life.
- Inhalation injuries: These injuries can have a severe impact on your respiratory function.
- Penetrating injuries: These injuries can result in organ damage and other severe consequences.
These and other severe injuries can require extensive medical treatment and severely change the lives of victims forever. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer injuries due to an explosion, you should reach out to a building explosion lawyer right away. You may have a legal right to pursue compensation following the explosion that left you harmed. Reaching out to an attorney right away can help you identify the factors that contributed to the explosion occurring and all of the parties who can be held liable.
If you or someone you know has been affected by an explosion, Burg Simpson’s experienced explosion lawyers are here to help. Our no-cost or contingency fee basis guarantees that you never have to pay out of pocket for legal representation up front. In fact, we do not collect a dollar from you unless we win. Taking this approach ensures that you are able to get the legal representation that you need without having to worry about any money ahead of time for our services.
With over $2 billion recovered from complex claims against corporations and individuals alike, our team is dedicated to helping those seeking justice for injuries sustained due to explosions. To get started, call our national explosion law firm at your earliest convenience by dialing (888) 895-2080 for a free consultation so that we can get started on helping you fight to protect your legal rights and get justice.
