Fire investigators determined that propane gas caused a house explosion that injured one woman in Earlville, Illinois. On Tuesday, October 23rd, firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire at 5810 Gable Road in rural DeKalb County. The house, located on the property of a family farm, was completely leveled when they arrived on the scene. A family member, 31-year-old Cierra Bend, was inside the house at the time of the explosion. Cierra sustained injuries in the explosion and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. A DeKalb County Fire Rescue firefighter was also injured in the blast. According to an update from the Illinois State Fire Marshal, the explosion was caused by the ignition of propane gas within the home.
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Propane House Explosion Lawsuit Information
If you or a loved one was burned in a propane house explosion, you may be able to file a propane explosion lawsuit to sue for your explosion injuries. Most propane explosions happen when a propane gas tank leaks or explodes. An experienced propane explosion lawyer will investigate to help you sue the companies responsible for your burn injury, which may include one or more of the following:
- The company that installed, filled, or serviced the propane tank.
- The manufacturer of the propane tank or any defective component parts.
- The landlord if the explosion happened at a rental property.
- Any other parties whose negligence contributed to the explosion.
When a death is involved, your family may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit to pursue justice and compensation on behalf of your loved one. There may be a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit after a propane explosion injury, depending on the statute of limitations in your state. It is important to contact an experienced propane explosion attorney as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.
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