Explosion Injury Lawyers in Redding

Backed by 25+ Years of Personal Injury Experience

Explosion injury claims demand an investigation that looks beyond visible burns. Blast pressure, smoke inhalation, chemical exposure, flying debris, structural collapse, and fire can cause respiratory injuries, hearing loss, fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, amputations, and emotional distress. At Law Offices of Larry S. Buckley, we use an analytical approach to determine how the explosion happened and who may be responsible.

Emergency treatment may be only the beginning. Continuing medical care, missed income, damaged property, and insurance communications can quickly add pressure. An early legal evaluation from our explosion injury lawyers in Redding can help preserve damaged equipment, maintenance records, photographs, video, and witness accounts before evidence is lost or altered.

Where Responsibility for an Explosion May Fall

Explosions can occur at industrial sites, workplaces, homes, commercial properties, public facilities, and on the road. Responsibility may depend on who controlled the property, supplied or maintained the equipment, created the hazard, or had a duty to address it. A single incident can involve several companies, insurers, or public entities.

Potentially responsible parties may include:

• Property owners who failed to address dangerous premises conditions.
• Contractors or maintenance companies whose work contributed to the blast.
• Equipment manufacturers or distributors connected to a defective product.
• Utilities or fuel suppliers whose conduct may have played a role.
• Other third parties whose actions contributed to an industrial accident.

A workplace explosion may result in a workers’ compensation claim. A separate claim may also be available if someone other than the employer contributed to the incident, but the available options depend on the parties and circumstances involved.

How We Investigate an Explosion’s Origin and Cause

An official fire report may help establish what happened, but it doesn’t determine who is legally responsible for the resulting losses. Depending on the circumstances, relevant records may be held by a fire department, another public agency, a property owner, an insurer, or a private fire investigator.

Our investigation may examine ignition sources, equipment condition, maintenance and inspection records, safety procedures, warnings, site layouts, photographs, surveillance footage, medical records, and witness statements. We connect the physical evidence to the injuries and each party’s conduct. When additional analysis is needed, we work with accident reconstruction professionals, biomechanical engineers, medical professionals, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and economists. We’ve also taken on major corporations, auto manufacturers, insurance companies, and government entities in personal injury litigation.

Potential Compensation and California Filing Deadlines

A personal injury claim may seek compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and property damage. Legally available non-economic damages may include pain, suffering, disfigurement, and emotional distress. The losses that may be pursued depend on the injuries, evidence, insurance coverage, and parties involved.

California’s statute of limitations usually allows two years from the injury date to file a personal injury lawsuit. Different or shorter deadlines may apply, particularly when a government agency is involved. The correct deadline depends on the defendant and type of claim, so prompt review is important.

California also follows comparative fault rules. If the injured person or multiple parties share responsibility, the percentage of fault assigned to each can affect the available recovery.

Experienced Representation After an Explosion Injury

Founded in 1999, our firm has handled more than a thousand personal injury cases, including catastrophic injury matters, and recovered tens of millions of dollars for injury victims throughout Northern California.

Larry S. Buckley is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized among America’s Top 100 High-Stakes Litigators. When appropriate, we can refer clients to qualified healthcare providers and coordinate payment of medical bills after a settlement or verdict. From our Redding office, we represent clients in state and federal courts throughout California.

Start With a Free, Individualized Case Assessment

Tell us what happened, what treatment you’ve received, and what evidence may be available. We can review the potential responsible parties, insurance issues, and time-sensitive filing concerns during a free consultation. There are no upfront costs; our explosion injury lawyers in Redding advance legal costs, and attorney fees are based on a percentage of any recovery. Evening, weekend, and home appointments are available if you can’t meet during regular office hours.