Workplace explosions can result in severe injuries, including serious burns, lost limbs, and internal trauma. Some of these injuries may even be fatal.
Victims of workplace explosions often require both short- and long-term medical assistance, possibly resulting in insurmountable medical bills and expenses.
There are four kinds of explosion injuries:
- Primary Blast – when body tissue is injured due to pressure from the explosion. The most common bodily areas affected are the ears, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract.
- Secondary Blast – when workers are injured by airborne objects due to the explosion.
- Tertiary Blast – when a worker is propelled off the ground due to the force of the blast.
- Quaternary Blast – All other explosion injuries, including being crushed, burned, and inhaling harmful or toxic substances.
According to Bureau of Labor statistics, workplace explosion deaths decreased 14% from 2018-2019. These types of accidents often result from a gas leak or the accumulation of dust or chemicals in the air, and can frequently be traced back to negligence in some capacity.
At Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson, our skilled New York personal injury attorneys assist clients injured by explosions receive the maximum financial award.
While many lawyers claim to handle explosion accidents, our firm possesses the resources, experience, and legal know-how to provide the very best in legal representation.
If you have been hurt because of any type of explosion on the job, we can help.