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Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
EXPLOSION LAWYER:
Attorney for Investigation and Lawsuit
Recent Win in Explosion Lawsuit
Attorney David Szerlag recently won 2.4 million dollars in a boiler explosion case involving the wrongful death of a 25-year-old man. The man was working in a boiler room while the boiler was being tested. The boiler exploded, killing the man instantly. He left behind a wife and young child.
Contact Attorney David Szerlag about an explosion lawsuit.
Causes of Explosions
Boiler Explosion: Boiler explosions can occur when there is excessive pressure. When the boiler can no longer contain the excessive pressure allowed to build in the boiler, the boiler explodes. Excessive pressure accidents can completely destroy a building. Fuel-related boiler explosions can occur when there is a failure to purge combustible gases from the firebox before ignition is attempted. Leaking fuel valves can also be the cause of explosions.
In some cases, a boiler explosion can be caused when the boiler is allowed to operate without adequate water. For more information, read Boiler Explosion Lawyer.
Propane Gas Explosion: Propane, a hydrocarbon, is generally stored in a tank as a liquid and used as a gas. Because it is stored under pressure, there is a risk of explosion. Propane is flammable when mixed with air (oxygen) and can be ignited by many sources, including open flames, smoking materials, electrical sparks, and static electricity. Propane vapors are heavier than air. For this reason, they may accumulate in low-lying areas such as basements, crawl spaces, and ditches, or along floors. However, air currents can sometimes carry propane vapors elsewhere within a building. Read about a propane explosion lawsuit.
Attorney David Szerlag is a former firefighter and is certified by the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) and National Propane Gas Association (NPGA). He is also certified as a 29 CFR 1910.120(q) Hazardous Materials Technician (ProBoard).
David uses his training and experience to investigate and litigate explosion cases. He is familiar with the terminology, has access to highly-qualified experts who can provide valuable testimony, and is an experienced litigator.
PritzkerOlsen, P.A. is a national law firm with clients throughout the United States. Our lawyers have national reputations for excellence and are sought-after speakers on personal injury topics.
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Firm News
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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