A gas pipeline explosion can forever change the life of Missouri and Illinois residents in a single moment. We posted last month about one such deadly gas pipeline explosion which occurred in a major Northeastern city. Eight people lost their lives Read More
Fire and Burn Injuries
Gas pipeline explosion and fire leads to $1.4B fine against utility company
Missouri and Illinois residents who have been affected by gas pipeline explosions and fires know just how devastating such incidents can be. Last week, we briefly mentioned the 2010 gas pipeline explosion in another state which devastated an entire Read More
Fracking gathering lines mostly unregulated, at risk of pipeline explosions
We’ve discussed the dangers of pipeline explosions in the past, but there is a growing risk to rural Americans with which many Missouri and Illinois residents may be unfamiliar. As the prevalence of “fracking” -- which refers to harvesting oil and Read More
Officials investigate gas company in wake of deadly gas pipeline explosion
Readers who have visited other areas of our website may be familiar with the deadly explosion which occurred in another state back in March regarding the liability of gas companies when it comes to gas pipeline explosions and fires. That catastrophic Read More
Firefighter safety doesn’t always prevent injuries in fires or explosions
Understandably, firefighters number among those individuals who are most at risk to be injured or even die in a fire. Firefighters in Missouri, Illinois and the rest of the nation put their lives on the line each time they rush into a fire or onto Read More
Victims of propane explosions and fires can take legal action
Many Missouri and Illinois residents report to their jobs every day, intellectually aware of the fact serious work accidents could occur but never expecting to face such a situation in reality. This is especially true when the work accident in Read More
Utility company gas explosions take too many innocent lives
It is a tragic fact that companies sometimes choose to decrease costs at the expense of public safety. In an effort to lower their bottom line, they often cut corners or ignore federal safety regulations in a manner that leads to innocent victims Read More
Food truck explosion leads to severe burn injuries, kills 2
Food trucks are becoming a popular phenomenon across the nation, including Missouri and Illinois. These mobile cafes on wheels have the mobility to serve food in various spots in cities and even events like festivals. While they provide a unique Read More
$4M settlement in propane explosion which killed Illinois couple
Propane explosions can occur without warning, leaving innocent Missouri and Illinois victims suffering serious burn injuries or dead. One such propane explosion at a vacation cottage in another state claimed the lives of an Illinois couple, and Read More
General-aviation crashes kill many more than commercial crashes
Many Missouri and Illinois residents get nervous when they have to travel via commercial airplane for business or pleasure. Ironically, however, the commercial airline industry is extremely safe, with the last domestic American airline passenger Read More
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