Explosion Accidents: Causes, Types and Injuries
cartwrightlaw - December 27, 2021 -
Explosions, whether accidental or not, are extremely traumatic events that can result in serious and often catastrophic injuries. For the victims who survive them, one can expect costly medical treatment, rehabilitation, and continued medical care through full recovery, which can take a long time.
Causes of Explosions
Explosions can be deliberately caused, as in the case of demolition or terrorism, or they occur as the direct result of someone being negligent or reckless. When either of these happens and causes harm, the injured victim or victims are entitled to compensation under the law.
At Cartwright Law Firm, Inc, our experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyers have represented explosion accident victims in the San Francisco Bay area to obtain full compensation for their injuries. We know what it takes to bring and conclude a successful explosives accident case, and our objective is to do so in a manner that relieves worries and concerns from our clients as they focus on their recovery.
Types of Explosion Accident Injuries
There are generally four types of injuries that are sustained from explosions:
- Primary Blast Injuries: These are injuries caused by the direct effects of the pressure produced by the blast. When the wave from the blast hits the victim’s body, it can cause instant damage to the victim’s lungs owing to the rapid or excessive pressure changes in the body. This pressure can also cause other forms of internal damage, such as perforation of the gall bladder or intestines. Other direct injuries from the explosion may include burst or damaged eardrums, eye ruptures, and traumatic brain injury.
- Secondary Blast Injuries: These are injuries caused by physical things that come flying from the explosion such as debris and fragments dispatched after the explosion, which end up injuring individuals in the proximity of the explosion. A victim who is hit by any of these flying objects can sustain various types of injuries due to penetration of the object through the skin or blunt force trauma.
- Tertiary Blast Injuries: These are injuries sustained when the victim is thrown by the force of the explosion. If the victim is thrown to a significant distance, they may end up hitting the ground or other object and suffering very serious injuries that can also be catastrophic. Examples of such injuries may include loss of limb, severe fractures, and traumatic brain injuries.
- Quaternary Blast Injuries: These are a group of all explosion-related injuries that are not caused by primary, secondary, or tertiary sources. Among the most common injuries in this category include burn injuries ranging in severity from minor (first-degree) to moderate (second-degree) to severe (third-degree) burns. If the burns are severe, they can be extremely painful, and the victim may take a long time to go through a difficult and painful recovery process. Other types of injuries in this quaternary blast category may include asthma and similar breathing issues caused by the smoke, dust, and other toxic fumes from the blast.
Speak with a San Francisco Explosion Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered injury from an explosion accident, contact The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. for a free case review to determine how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Explosions, whether accidental or not, are extremely traumatic events that can result in serious and often catastrophic injuries. For the victims who survive them, one can expect costly medical treatment, rehabilitation, and continued medical care through full recovery, which can take a long time.
Causes of Explosions
Explosions can be deliberately caused, as in the case of demolition or terrorism, or they occur as the direct result of someone being negligent or reckless. When either of these happens and causes harm, the injured victim or victims are entitled to compensation under the law.
At Cartwright Law Firm, Inc, our experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyers have represented explosion accident victims in the San Francisco Bay area to obtain full compensation for their injuries. We know what it takes to bring and conclude a successful explosives accident case, and our objective is to do so in a manner that relieves worries and concerns from our clients as they focus on their recovery.
Types of Explosion Accident Injuries
There are generally four types of injuries that are sustained from explosions:
- Primary Blast Injuries: These are injuries caused by the direct effects of the pressure produced by the blast. When the wave from the blast hits the victim’s body, it can cause instant damage to the victim’s lungs owing to the rapid or excessive pressure changes in the body. This pressure can also cause other forms of internal damage, such as perforation of the gall bladder or intestines. Other direct injuries from the explosion may include burst or damaged eardrums, eye ruptures, and traumatic brain injury.
- Secondary Blast Injuries: These are injuries caused by physical things that come flying from the explosion such as debris and fragments dispatched after the explosion, which end up injuring individuals in the proximity of the explosion. A victim who is hit by any of these flying objects can sustain various types of injuries due to penetration of the object through the skin or blunt force trauma.
- Tertiary Blast Injuries: These are injuries sustained when the victim is thrown by the force of the explosion. If the victim is thrown to a significant distance, they may end up hitting the ground or other object and suffering very serious injuries that can also be catastrophic. Examples of such injuries may include loss of limb, severe fractures, and traumatic brain injuries.
- Quaternary Blast Injuries: These are a group of all explosion-related injuries that are not caused by primary, secondary, or tertiary sources. Among the most common injuries in this category include burn injuries ranging in severity from minor (first-degree) to moderate (second-degree) to severe (third-degree) burns. If the burns are severe, they can be extremely painful, and the victim may take a long time to go through a difficult and painful recovery process. Other types of injuries in this quaternary blast category may include asthma and similar breathing issues caused by the smoke, dust, and other toxic fumes from the blast.
Speak with a San Francisco Explosion Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered injury from an explosion accident, contact The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. for a free case review to determine how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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