Chicago Gas Explosions Lawyer
In the last ten years, there were 2241 major pipeline accidents resulting 226 deaths, $700 million in property damage and damage to the environment. Those who survived suffered first-degree burns, second-degree burns and higher. Most of the burn victims are disfigured for life.
The real tragedy is that these deaths were preventable.
If the gas company regularly complied with federal law, these accidents would be rare—a point our lawyers never hesitate to raise. If you or your family member were injured by a pipeline rupture, call the Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. for a consultation with an accident lawyer. We cannot undo what has been done, but we can help bring closure to this awful event.
What the gas companies are supposed to do
Many gas line pipes are old. They were built in the '40s and '50s, and some of them have not been inspected for leaks or damage. Not only are the pipes old, but they are overloaded.
Natural gas is like a lot of other substances—extremely helpful when controlled, disastrous when it is not. As anyone who has ever owned a gas stove can tell you, natural gas is—literally—explosive. Being near a natural gas line at the wrong time will cause anything from minor skin burns to severe injury.
The Federal Emergency Regulatory Commission (FERC) requires pipeline companies to conduct regular inspections of transmission lines. Inspection consists of the companies sending a small robot (called a pig or a smart pig) through the pipeline. The robot has equipment attached to it that enables it to detect leaks and defects. The companies are also supposed to compile and submit reports to the FERC.
Free and confidential consultations—no fee unless we get results
We work on a contingency basis. This means that you are only asked to pay if we are successful in achieving a positive outcome for you. Call 312-445-9101 or toll free at 888-489-5581 or contact us online today to discuss your case with an experienced attorney. From our law offices in Chicago, the personal injury attorneys of Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. help people across Chicagoland, greater Illinois and the United States.
