May 29, 2014

2 employees injured in fire and explosion after propane leak Building safety is always vital to ensure protection for individuals who may enter the premises. However, especially in older buildings, potentially hazardous conditions may exist that do not become apparent until a fire and explosion actually occurs. Arguably, the best way for building owners in Pittsburgh to avoid an accident…

May 19, 2014

Fire caused by explosion leaves three dead in Indiana County A fire believed to be caused by an explosion in Indiana County took the lives of a nine-year-old girl and her mom and dad early Sunday morning. The accident happened west of Indiana proper in White Township. The family’s two dogs were also killed in the fire. The family was…

May 15, 2014

Worker injured in accidental explosion at chemical plant It is important for companies, particularly those that store and use hazardous materials, to have adequate safety measures in place. It is perhaps equally important for property owners and employers to have accident contingency plans and to understand and rehearse such plans so that all employees and others on their premises understand…

May 8, 2014

More than 50 homes damaged in suspected gas explosion A woman did not smell anything as she was brushing her teeth. She heard a pop, and saw a fire outside her bedroom window. She called 911, and began walking across the street when the explosion that completely destroyed a home, and damaged another 50 homes within a quarter mile occurred.…

May 1, 2014

Natural gas suspected cause of explosion A powerful explosion ripped through three buildings recently in another state. The blast left wreckage strewn in every direction and local residents wondering what kind of mistake or error could have caused such misfortune. The turmoil began shortly before 4:00 a.m. when nearby residents were awoken by the sounds of a violent explosion. Residents…

April 23, 2014

Gas leak explosion leaves several injured, in critical condition Natural gas has become a mainstay in Pennsylvania homes and businesses. However, its unstable nature still makes for a recipe for disaster and trauma. Investigators have narrowed down the possible causes of a recent explosion to that of a gas leak. The explosion injured nine people and left two elderly people…

April 9, 2014

Pennsylvania house fire claims 3 young lives and family home A fire that killed three children has left behind an undetermined cause, a shattered and homeless family, and a shocked Pennsylvania community. The young brothers were killed in the early hours of the morning when the farmhouse in which they lived burned to the ground. Two other siblings jumped from…

March 12, 2014

Gas leak causes deadly explosion in NYC A building explosion in Harlem has claimed the lives of at least two people and left nearly two dozen injured. The explosion occurred this morning around 9:30 a.m. when nearby residents said they heard a loud boom that caused glass on storefronts to shatter. According to the most recent reports, the major explosion…

February 28, 2014

Devastating explosion at Chevron stresses the neighborhood Fires and explosions can cause serious damage, not only to property, but to people anywhere near the vicinity. Even people who are not injured in a fire or explosion can be traumatized, either by what they may have seen or by the fear they experienced. What kind of compensation should they receive? Pennsylvania…

January 23, 2014

Two devastating plant accidents being investigated as explosions Fires and explosions are some of the worst kinds of accidents that can occur. They leave behind ruined lives and ruined property, and can take out massive amounts of both in a single incident. Pittsburgh attorneys have dealt with many burn victims and their families to help them recover from such devastations.…