Portland Explosion & Fire Accidents Attorney

Accidents involving explosions or fires have the potential to cause widespread and severe injuries, making them some of the most dangerous accidents that can happen. While explosions are commonly associated with active military combat, they can occur in many other settings including industrial areas, construction sites, or even in your own home. Even explosions that were carefully planned and monitored can go awry and cause serious injuries.

In addition, fires can happen in a wide range of place for a wide range of reasons and almost anyone is at risk of being caught in a fire at some point. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), almost 1.3 million fires in the United States caused 15,775 injuries, 3,275 fatalities, and billions of dollars in property damage in a single year.

If you or a family member has suffered serious injuries in this type of incident, you should discuss the possibility of financial recovery with a highly experienced explosion and fire accident attorney at the Johnston Law Firm in Portland today.

In many cases, an explosion or fire occurs because one or more parties acted in a negligent manner. Negligence can occur whether the explosion or fire was intentional or accidental. For example, if a neighbor tries to burn leaves in their yard and does not properly control the fire and it spreads, that neighbor will likely be found negligent and accountable for any injuries that occurred. Similarly, if a construction or mining company plans a blast as part of a project and something goes wrong that injures a worker or a passerby, the company may be deemed negligent if it failed to use proper care in planning or overseeing the explosion. In other cases, these incidents are completely accidental and unexpected and investigation is often required to determine the cause and to identify the negligent party. Once the responsible parties are identified, victims can seek compensation for their losses from that party.