The LA Times reports that one person has died from electrocution and another has been critically injured in an explosion that occurred during the early morning hours on July 30 at a metal works paint company in South Los Angeles. The deceased man died from electrocution after a live wire fell on his vehicle, which was parked next to the building’s gas meter. The critically injured man endured severe burns and other serious injuries after being thrown from the building that exploded.
The investigation into the explosion revealed the cause to be illegal tampering with a gas line, which led to an unmonitored, high-pressure flow of gas into the building. JL Spray, the company who occupied the building that exploded, stated that the company’s gas had been turned off the day before the accident. At the time of the article’s release, it was not certain who had tampered with the gas line; however, the incident is being referred to as a “severe accident”, not as a homicide.
The explosion marked the third industrial accident in the last month within the South Los Angeles area.
While construction workers are typically the most at risk of suffering severe injury or death from electrocution, this type of accident can affect any individual who travels through or near unsafe or improperly managed premises. Even when an individual is fortunate enough to survive an electrocution accident, some victims endure significant damage to the lungs and heart, chronic pain, severe burns, disfigurement, nerve damage, and psychological trauma.
The Los Angeles electrocution accident lawyers at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP have the legal knowledge and skill to assist injured victims and the family members of wrongful death victims in obtaining full and just compensation. No matter how complex your case may seem, our attorneys can help. Call 877-800-1700 for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal options.
