Explosions are one of the most devastating kinds of events. They often happen without warning and cause catastrophic injuries.

Whether you were a bystander caught in an accident with a fuel tanker or a worker involved in a chemical fire, you do not have to handle the corporate lawyers and insurance companies on your own. Negligence, faulty manufacturing, or dangerous working conditions may be to blame.

A thorough, independent investigation of the incident and the events that led up to the explosion need to be conducted. An attorney who handles personal injury, workers’ compensation, wrongful death or all of the above should be consulted before you give a statement or sign any documents.

Explosions Are Rare But Deadly

In March 2024, a maintenance technician suffered injuries after an electrical transformer exploded at a Georgia-based auto parts manufacturer. OSHA found that the company violated multiple safety protocols and cited them for 25 violations, such as failing to require employees to don appropriate certified electrical suits and failing to provide respirators against silica hazards.

An explosion at a hemp plant in Eastman, Georgia left four workers injured in May 2024. Saw dust caught on fire while inside the exhaust pipe of a piece of machinery, the explosion triggered by nearby welding sparks.

More recently, two workers were killed and another severely injured at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Early reports suggest a tire on a plane exploded.

Contact an Explosion Injury Lawyer

Cases involving explosions are time-sensitive. There are many moving parts and invested parties. Families of the injured or deceased should inquire into outside legal representation as quickly as possible.

Make no mistake, the legal teams operating on behalf of a company are not allies to injured victims or grieving loved ones. They want the bad press and consequences to go away.

People injured in an explosion due to an accident or work incident have legal rights and deserve a chance at as full recovery as possible — financially, physically, and emotionally.

But we know the aftermath of a tragedy can feel overwhelming; the prospect of paying for lifesaving surgeries or an unexpected funeral is painful and frightening. Consulting with and hiring an expert attorney who investigates negligent wrongdoing is the best chance to receive just compensation.

Contact our experienced Atlanta personal injury law firm today for a complimentary review of your case. Gary Martin Hays & Associates has the professional authority and compassionate expertise to stand up to the large corporations while caring for its clients on an individual level.

Don’t let the multi-billion dollar insurance companies sweep your case aside; get an attorney that is willing to fight for you every step of the way.