Fires and Explosions

At Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. , we exclusively practice in the area of personal injury and have significant experience in fire and explosion cases. We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of personal injury victims, including victims of fires and explosions. In one case, a young mother was killed in a home fire and her daughter suffered severe brain damage as a result of unsafe, flammable furniture. We recovered $2,950,000 for the family. To contact Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free consultation with an attorney, please call 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com or fill out our online, attorney-consultation form.

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Current Topics & News

Texas Pipeline Explosion
A natural gas pipeline explosion on November 5, 2009 in Bushland, Texas resulted in three people hospitalized with burn injuries. The blast destroyed one house and damaged several others before the pipeline’s gas was shut off and firefighters contained the flames. Read about the Texas pipeline explosion.

Sears Kenmore Wall Oven Recall
CPSC has announced a Sears Kenmore oven recall due to the risk of fire and burn injury. The Sears Kenmore ovens were recalled because, during extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers. Read more about the the Sears Kenmore oven recall.

Gas Fireplace Explosion
CPSC has announced a recall of certain American Flame gas valves due to the risk of gas fireplace explosion. Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned “off,” posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. Read more about a possible gas fireplace explosion.

Fire Investigation
When our law firm is retained in a fire case, our lawyers immediately investigate. Read about a fire investigation lawyer.

Duplex Fire in Menomonie, Wisconsin, Kills 3 Students
On April 5, 2008, three UW-Stout students died of smoke inhalation due to a fire in a rental house. The fire was reported around 3:30 in the morning in a duplex on 8th Street East in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Initial findings indicate that the three students died from smoke inhalation. Wisconsin duplex fire and possible wrongful death lawsuit.

Fireplace and Space Heater Safety
The CPSC and the CDC have issued a warning about winter heater hazards. Read information on fireplaces and space heaters.

Delta Bathtub and Shower Head Valves
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 105,000 Delta bathtub and shower head valves which may cause scald injuries. Each year, approximately 3,800 injuries and 34 deaths occur in the home due to scalding from excessively hot tap water. Learn more about the recall of Delta bathtub and shower head valves.

Black & Decker® Coffeemaker Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of about 420,000 Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemakers. The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury. The distributor of the recalled Black & Decker® Thermal Coffeemaker has received 14 reports of the coffeemakers overheating. Learn more about the CPSC Black & Decker® coffeemaker recall.

Nexgrill Gas Grill Recall
The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 16,000 Nexgrill gas grills manufactured by Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, California. According to the CPSC announcement, Nexgrill has received 31 incident reports, including 28 fires, three hoses melting, two cases of property damage, and four injuries. Learn more about the Nexgrill gas grill recall.

Tyco Smoke Detector Recall and Tyco Fire Detection System Recall
Tyco Fire and Security of Boca Raton, Florida, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), initiated a smoke detector recall involving about 128,000 units and a fire detection system recall involving about 21,000 units. Learn more about the Tyco smoke detector recall and the Tyco fire detection system recall.

Fire Aboard Princess Cruise's Star Princess
A cruise on Princess Cruise’s Star Princess ended when fire raged through part of the ship. 11 people were injured, 2 of whom were hospitalized with injuries from smoke inhalation. One passenger died. According to Princess Cruises the Georgia man died of cardiac arrest. Read more.

Turbo Sport Portable Gas Grill
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Barbeques Galore Inc., of Lake Forest, California, announced the recall of about 1,800 Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grills. The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present. There have been 18 reports of excessive flame or the regulator shutting off. Learn more about the Turbo Sport Portable Gas Grill recall.

Oscillating Heaters Sold at Wal-Mart
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is voluntarily recalling about 75,000 Maxi-Heat™ Dream Tower Heaters. The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. This product has allegedly caused one house fire. Learn more about the recall of oscillating heaters by the CPSC and King of Fans, Inc. of Florida.

Recall of Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffusers
The CPSC is recalling Vapor-Eze Waterless Vaporizers and Vapor-Eze Aromatherapy Diffusers. 6 fires have been reported. One young child has been hospitalized for burn injuries on the face and hands. Read information on fire and burn injuries.

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Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

Burn Injury Lawsuit Settled

Our law firm settled a case involving an apartment fire. Two people died, and two others were injured, one seriously. Learn about a burn injury lawsuit, scald burn, and apartment fire.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen spoke at the annual Minnesota Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar. They represent brain injury survivors in personal injury cases throughout the nation.

Burn Injury Compensation

Medical expenses
Pain and suffering, including physical pain, suffering, emotional distress, disfigurment, disability, mental impairment
Lost earnings, including lost potential earnings
Cost of care

Burn Attorney

Information on a burn injury lawsuit, including liability of any of the following:

An employer
A property owner
The owner of a vehicle
The driver of a vehicle
A manufacturer
A utility company
A propane company
A person who serviced a propane tank, vehicle, piece of equipment, etc.
A landlord
An insurance company

Burn Brain Damage

Brain damage associated with fires is usually cerebral hypoxia (also referred to as cerebral anoxia), a condition where there is an absence of oxygen to the brain.

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