Injuries From Defective Gas Tanks
Some injuries are expected in any serious car accident or truck accident. However, when a vehicle’s gas tank has been defectively designed or manufactured, even a somewhat minor traffic accident can become extremely dangerous. If the gas tank is compromised in an accident it can leak gas onto the ground and into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Gasoline is a highly volatile and explosive liquid and even a small spark can ignite the gas causing a serious fire or explosion.
It is very common for drivers and passengers to become trapped inside their vehicle after an accident, unable to exit and outside the reach of emergency responders. This scenario, when combined with a defective gas tank, can lead to devastating consequences. Thousands of people in California and around the country have suffered severe burns or perished as the result of gas tank fires and explosions under these circumstances.
Severe burn injuries are extremely painful and devastating to both victims and their families. An accident victim who has suffered severe burns in a vehicle fire will need immediate and extensive medical care and treatment. Such burns will frequently result in extensive hospital stays, multiple reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries, and the need for long-term physical rehabilitation. The psychological and emotional trauma that accompanies a severe burn injury can be just as devastating to the victim as their physical injuries. If the burns are serious enough, they can quickly lead to the death of the victim.
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If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a traffic accident and you suspect that a defective gas tank may be to blame, contact The Brady Law Group right away and speak to one of our experienced California trial attorneys.
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