Fire or Gas Explosion

• Multi-million dollar settlement - A young boy from Moon Township, Allegheny County suffered serious burns to his hands, harms and face due to a gas explosion and fire at his house. The explosion was caused by a gas leak from a line that was hit by a contractor. The gas company came out in response to the leak, was aware that the boy was in the house, but did not ask him to leave. The house exploded thirty minutes later. The boy suffered permanent impairments in the use of his hands. Attorney Gismondi obtained a very significant, multi-million dollar settlement which will provide the boy with financial security for the rest of his life and cover all future medical needs.

• Significant multi-million dollar recovery - A young husband and wife suffered serious burns when a propane tank being carried in the back of their car suddenly ignited and caused a fire inside while they were driving. The propane tank had been filled just minutes earlier at a convenience store. We filed a claim against the convenience store and were able to prove that the fire occurred because the propane take had been overfilled. We obtained a significant multi-million dollar recovery on their behalf.

• Recovery well in excess of a million dollars - An elderly couple from near DuBois, Pennsylvania died as a result of a gas explosion at their home. We were able to prove that the explosion was caused by a gas line that had not been repaired for several years. We obtained a recovery well in excess of a million dollars in a claim against the gas company.

• Significant seven-figure award - Three young children from Monroeville, Pennsylvania died in a Christmas Eve fire. Local investigators concluded that the fire appeared to have started in a corner of the living room. With the assistance of fire consultants, electrical engineers and metallurgists from around the country, we were able to determine that the fire started in a television set located in that part of the house. We filed a defective product claim against the manufacturer of the TV on the ground that it's circuit system was defective and was prone to create "hot spots" that could lead to a fire. After extensive litigation, we received a significant seven-figure award on behalf of the parents of these children.

• Significant recovery in excess of a million dollars - A traveling salesman from Pittsburgh suffered serious burns when a propane tank on a travel trailer exploded. We filed a claim against the company that sold the trailer on the ground that they had inadequate warnings about how to guard against leaks in the propane system. A significant recovery in excess of a million dollars was obtained on behalf of this gentleman.

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