Electrical explosions and fires can lead to serious and cause major destruction to property. Each year, more than 50,000 residential fires are caused by electrical explosions. According to statistics from a recent year, electrical fires resulted in approximately 500 deaths and caused more than $1.4 billion in property damage. Electrical explosions can result in major injuries such as severe burns, scarring, disfigurement, and even death.
Following an electrical explosion, victims may suffer severe and long-lasting consequences, including electrical burns. As a result of the major consequences of an explosion, it is important for electrical explosion victims to hire competent legal representation as soon as possible.
At Burg Simpson, our nationwide electrical explosion attorneys are standing by to help during your time of need. We help victims obtain the compensation that they need and deserve. Give us a call to see how we can assist you during this difficult time.
Causes of Electrical Explosion 
Electrical explosions are most often caused by an "arc flash." Electrical currents are designed to follow an intended path. When the current fails to follow the path, the arc flash occurs. The result is a brief, high-temperature discharge of electricity. This discharge then leads to an explosion. Arc flashes may occur due to environmental conditions, equipment malfunctions, or human error.
When an electrical explosion takes place, an investigation into the cause of the explosion will immediately ensue. An electrical explosion may be caused by overloaded circuits, faulty wiring, damaged equipment, misuse of appliances, and the location of electricity near a flammable source such as natural gas.
Prevention of Electrical Explosions
Due to the potential of a catastrophic outcome, it should always be a top priority to prevent electrical explosions. Several steps can be taken in order to reduce and prevent the possibility of an explosion before it actually occurs.
In order to prevent an explosion, it is normally advisable to target the likely cause. Due to the fact that many explosions happen because of overloaded circuits, it is important to take steps to keep circuits at less than maximum power usage. The use of extension cords should be limited only to the extent necessary. Homeowners should conduct regular checks of their electrical outlets and devices in order to ensure that they are in good operating condition. Any devices that appear worn out or unsafe should immediately be discarded and replaced.
If electrical work is needed around the home or at a business, it is normally best to hire a professional electrician or contractor. Working with electrical circuits brings high voltage and power into the equation. Inexperienced or novice electrical workers may create a condition that inadvertently encourages electrical injuries, including shocks, burns, and explosions.
Legal Recourse Following an Explosion
Victims of electrical explosions may have certain legal rights following the blast. With that said, there are steps that must be taken immediately following the explosion. First, victims should always contact 911 right away after an explosion occurs. Ensuring your immediate safety is the first priority. If injuries or suspected injuries have occurred as a result of the explosion, victims should seek medical treatment at the nearest hospital or emergency providers. After the initial treatment is completed, all follow-up treatment and visits should also be completed. Victims should always follow the recommendations of their doctors.
Liability for Electrical Explosion Injuries
Determining liability for an electrical explosion is important to ensure that victims are fully compensated. In order to receive full compensation, all responsible parties must be held accountable for the explosion. Depending on the facts of the case, there may be a number of potentially responsible parties. This includes building owners, electric company owners, electrical contractors, manufacturers of the electrical products in question, architects, and engineers. A full and complete investigation will be conducted following the explosion in order to determine liability.
It may be necessary to engage the services of an expert witness in order to look into all of the facts surrounding the explosion. An expert witness may be utilized to establish why the explosion took place and any steps that could or should have been taken to avoid the blast.
Once it has been determined that the explosion was caused by one or more negligent actors, you should be prepared to take legal action right away. This includes filing a lawsuit and taking all of the steps that are necessary to fully protect your legal rights.
Here at Burg Simpson, we have a team of trusted and dedicated attorneys who are ready to handle your claim. We have a group of expert witnesses at our disposal. We routinely utilize these expert witnesses to determine the cause of electrical explosions and to help our clients obtain the compensation that they need and deserve.
Nationwide Electric Explosion Accident Attorneys
If you or a loved one have been affected by an electrical explosion, you have likely suffered very serious and devastating injuries. Your injuries will require you to obtain significant compensation in order to make you whole again. It is important to have a lawyer who will stand up for your legal rights and obtain the outcome that you deserve. Here at Burg Simpson, we strongly believe that all negligent parties should be held fully accountable for their actions. Our team is dedicated to recovering compensation for those who were hurt in preventable accidents. Electrical accidents are complicated. Our attorneys will have a team of expert witnesses at your disposal to help investigate and build your case accordingly.
Our firm is standing by to assist you at any time. We utilize all of our resources to help win your case. We have recovered more than $2 billion in compensation for injured victims. With a team of dedicated attorneys and experts, you can rest assured that we are working for you at all times.
Our consultations are free for all potential and prospective clients. There is no financial obligation until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To speak with a national electrical explosion accident attorney, please reach out to us using our online intake form or give us a call at (866) 695-1830.
