Our Michigan home explosion lawyers are investigating an early morning explosion that occurred in Detroit. An apartment complex in the 13000 block of Littlefield Street, on the corner of Schoolcraft Road, was destroyed after an explosion caused a fire on Monday, Mar. 31, around 4 a.m. Officials and Detroit fire crews are currently investigating the cause of the explosion.
Thirteen people have been rescued and taken to the hospital, with three people in critical condition suffering severe burns, after an explosion on Detroit’s west side, according to multiple sources.
Gasoline, propane, and other flammable materials are commonly used in everyday life. Nearly everyone in Michigan uses some form of gas to drive a vehicle, cook, or heat their home. Therefore, injuries that can result from gas explosions are a constant threat.
DTE Energy, which supplies gas to the building, could not confirm whether there was a natural gas leak. As a safety precaution, gas to the building was shut off on Monday at the fire department’s request.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the blast or fire. A full cause and origin investigation will be performed by state and local investigators.
Explosions are catastrophic events that can have a significant impact on the lives of victims. The most obvious result of an explosion is physical injury, often inflicting serious harm from burns to scrapes, and even death.
Our Michigan explosion accident attorneys will evaluate your losses and demand appropriate compensation from the negligent defendant.
Settlements include non-economic damages, which is compensation for your pain and suffering, scars and disfigurements, psychological damages, and disability.
Victims are also entitled to economic damages, which provide compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other losses.
In the unfortunate event of a death, families of victims who died in the explosion can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. These cases demand compensation for the pain and suffering of the loved one prior to death, as well as for the loss of companionship.
Those affected by gas explosions have the right to several types of legal recourse. It is important to hire a lawyer who specializes in Michigan explosion accidents so we can start working on your case immediately. There is never a fee unless you win a settlement.