Multiple People Injured In Fresno Propane Tank Explosion At Planet Vegan Food Truck
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA (June 28, 2022) – Two people were injured after a Fresno explosion at the Planet Vegan food truck by First Street and Shaw Avenue.
Fresno County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 2:20 p.m. on Friday. There was an explosion at a Planet Vegan food truck under unclear circumstances.
The blast caused the food truck to burst into flames. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help all of the victims.
Debris from the explosion including a propane tank was spread nearly 200 feet. Two people were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment for burn injuries.
A full investigation into the Planet Vegan food truck propane tank explosion remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Fresno Propane Tank Explosion Accidents
Fires and explosions are a major cause of serious injury and death in the United States. according to the National Safety Council, “In 2020, 1,388,500 fires resulted in 3,500 civilian deaths and 15,200 injuries. In addition, there were 62 non-COVID-19 on-duty firefighter deaths and 78 firefighter deaths that resulted from COVID-19 in 2020.” There are a number of potential causes for an explosion accident.
- A short circuit in the electrical wiring of a home or vehicle could potentially cause an explosion.
- Poorly fitted propane tanks could cause an explosion.
- Flammable liquid catching fire could lead to an explosion.
The owner of a food truck could potentially be liable for an accident. Property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition under California Civil Code 1714. If a property owner had actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition on their property and failed to act, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. For example, propane tanks may not have been properly secured which could have led to an explosion. Victims of explosion accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Burn injuries
- Lacerations
- Head injuries
- Organ damage
Any person that is injured in a propane tank explosion may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, companies will often fight hard to deny any liability for an accident. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Fresno Propane Tank Explosion Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Planet Vegan accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victims.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Fresno propane tank explosion? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. You’re always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
