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Explosions: Types, causes, and injuries

Explosions can cause life-threatening injuries and death in single or multiple victims simultaneously. If an unstable substance explodes, the blast can be devastating. An explosion usually involves the release of chemicals, high temperatures, and shock waves that cause extreme damage. No two events are identical and the types of injuries can vary widely.

Common causes of explosion include improper transport, maintenance or storage, or leakage. Some common types of explosions include the following:

Injuries can be sustained by people walking, standing, or working near the explosion.

Considered litigation if you have been injured

Blast lung is the most common fatal injury among initial survivors. Although classic injuries such as burns and blunt injury occur, organs such as the lungs and central nervous system also can be impacted. Injuries commonly occur from flying debris and heat of the blast and may include the following:

Work with an injury law firm in Denver, Colorado

Our injury law firm has successfully recovered considerable money damages on behalf of our clients who are injured in explosions. By operating on a contingency fee basis, our injury lawyers bring experienced representation to people who may not otherwise be able to afford reputable legal services. We do not charge any attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf. If you have questions about injury litigation, do not hesitate to call. An experienced Denver injury attorney is waiting to listen to your story.

Our personal injury law firms in Boulder, Denver, and Steamboat Springs, CO can help

If you need the assistance of an injury lawyer in Boulder, Denver, and Steamboat Springs, CO contact us at PURVIS • GRAY, LLP. Our injury law firms in Colorado are ready to resolve your legal problems. To schedule a consultation at no charge to you with an experienced attorney, contact us at 866-788-7616 or send a web email form.