Food Truck Explosion Leaves 5 Injured – Explosion Injury Attorneys
Breaking News: five people are injured, two of them critically, after a food truck exploded early Saturday morning (July 20, 2024). According to reports, first responders were dispatched at around 9:15am to the 6700 block of Greenleaf Avenue in Whittier after reports of an exploding food truck. In addition to the two people that were critically injured, two other people suffered moderate injuries and one other person suffered minor injuries. Although the incident remains under investigation, preliminary information points to a propane explosion.
If you or a member of your family were injured in a food truck explosion, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm suffered, you could have the right to sue and recover compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.
Our personal injury lawyers here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need and help you recover the highest compensation available for your claim. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the maximum payout available for your claim. If you are ready to speak with our expert lawsuit lawyers, contact us today.
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As food trucks become increasingly popular, we have seen an increase in food truck incidents. Considering that food trucks are basically mobile kitchens, fires – and, unfortunately, explosions – are likely. These fires and explosions are usually associated with the deep fryers, grills, and/or flat tops that are used in the kitchens in these food trucks. However, they can also be caused due to propane leaks, gas leaks, or even engine issues – as food trucks are vehicles after all.
Of course, these fire and explosion incidents on food trucks can result in devastating injuries. These injuries can include burn injuries, ranging in degree, impaling injuries, blast injuries (including injuries to fingers, injuries to hands, broken bones, dislocations, amputations, etc.), smoke inhalation injuries, and more. These incidents could result in significant injuries that could lead to permanent disability. These incidents could also be fatal.
No matter the specific injuries that you or a loved one suffered, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Possible Causes of Food Truck Fires and Explosions- Food truck kitchen appliances in disrepair (i.e., gas leaks in the fryers/grills, faulty gas tanks, etc.)
- No fire extinguishers on board the food truck
- Negligent hiring of staff (i.e., staff have no kitchen experience, no proper training, etc.)
- Food truck vehicle in disrepair (negligence of the owner of the vehicle)
- Defective vehicles
- Defective appliances in the food truck
Yes – you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Your right to sue will be based on the concept of negligence. No matter the specific cause of the incident, the incident could be traced back to the negligence or reckless actions of a specific party or entity. This could be the manufacturer of the food truck, manufacturer of the appliances in the food truck, the owner of the food truck, and the employer (if the employer is different than the owner of the food truck). In some cases, other parties/entities can be liable; for example, drivers on the road could be liable if they crash into a food truck and cause a fire.
If you are unsure of your right to sue, please do not hesitate to reach out to our lawyers as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you or a loved one suffered, you could have the right to file an injury lawsuit or a wrongful death claim.
Can I Recover Compensation?Yes – you could be entitled to receive compensation. Although every claim is different, you could potentially be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
- Wrongful death benefits (which can include funeral/burial costs and loss of consortium)
- Legal fees
Here at our law firm our team is fully committed to our clients. Whether we need to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our team is ready to go above it all to fight for your rights and secure the payout that you are owed.
How much can I receive? Food truck accident claims can be worth anywhere from $150,000 to $750,000 and even more. For more information about the compensation that you could receive if your food truck explosion lawsuit, contact us today.
What Should I Do?Consider some of the following recommendations:
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Take photos of the scene of the incident
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
- Gather all relevant medical records
- Gather all records of lost income
- Seek legal help as soon as possible
All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which determines the total length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims. In California, personal injury claims and wrongful death claims, alike, are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, which means that claimants will only have two years to pursue their claims. If claimants do not file their claims on time, then they run the risk of losing their right to sue entirely. Because of that, it is essential that claimants take action as soon as possible.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group TodayIf you are ready to explore the legal options available to you and speak with our food truck fire injury lawyers, contact us today. Our team has decades of experience and is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your claim. To ensure that our legal services remain accessible to all, we offer free legal services. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns, ensuring that you have access to all the information that you need to start or continue your claim. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.
Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, our team works on contingency, so our clients will not have to pay anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.
If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. We are ready to help you win your claim!