Gas Leaks
Gas leaks — from natural gas lines, industrial facilities, or residential and commercial buildings — pose serious risks including explosion, fire, and toxic exposure from carbon monoxide and other hazardous gases.
Gas leaks — from natural gas lines, industrial facilities, or residential and commercial buildings — pose serious risks including explosion, fire, and toxic exposure from carbon monoxide and other hazardous gases. Utility companies, property owners, and contractors all have a legal duty to properly install, inspect, and maintain gas lines and equipment.
Gas Leak Statistics
Gas pipeline incidents occur an average of more than 1.5 times per day nationwide. (FracTracker Alliance, citing PHMSA data)
In 2023, gas distribution pipelines alone were responsible for 613 reported incidents, 23 fatalities, and 39 injuries. (PHMSA data, via peer-reviewed analysis in Risk Analysis)
Natural gas leaks and explosions cause an estimated 4,200 home fires each year in the United States. (National Fire Protection Association, via Pipeline Safety Trust)
What causes gas leaks
- —Aging or corroded gas infrastructure that hasn't been properly inspected or replaced
- —Excavation damage, when contractors strike a gas line during digging or construction
- —Faulty installation of gas appliances, water heaters, or furnaces
- —Inadequate leak detection and response by utility companies
- —Poor maintenance of gas equipment in residential or commercial buildings
Why these cases are actionable
Utility companies and property owners have a legal duty to properly install, inspect, and maintain gas infrastructure and equipment. When a gas leak causes an explosion, fire, or carbon monoxide poisoning because of negligent installation, inadequate inspection, or a delayed response to a reported leak, the responsible party — whether a utility company, contractor, or property owner — may be held liable.
Frequently Asked Questions
A delayed response to a reported gas leak can be an important part of establishing negligence. We can help investigate the utility company's response time and protocols.
If you or a family member has been injured by a gas leak or explosion, contact us for a free case evaluation. Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki LLC has represented toxic exposure victims for decades. No fee unless we win.
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