Pipeline Explosion

New Mexico Pipeline Explosion Attorneys

Getting you the compensation you need

In the last 10 years, there were 2241 major pipeline accidents resulting 226 deaths, $700 million in property damage and damage to the environment. Those who survived suffered first-degree burns, second-degree burns and higher. Most of the burn victims are disfigured for life.

The real tragedy is that these deaths were preventable. If the gas company regularly complied with federal law, these accidents would be rare--a point our lawyers never hesitate to raise. If you or your family member were injured by a pipeline rupture, call the Branch Law Firm® for a consultation with a pipeline accident lawyer. We cannot undo what has been done, but we can help bring closure to this awful event.

What the Gas Companies are Supposed to Do

Many gas line pipes are old. They were built in the 40's and 50's, and some of them have not been inspected for leaks or damage. Since the California gas shortage of 2000, these pipes have been pumping gas from Texas--through New Mexico. So not only are the pipes old, they are overloaded.

Natural gas is like a lot of other substances--extremely helpful when controlled, disastrous when it is not. As anyone who has ever owned a gas stove can tell you, natural gas is--literally--explosive. Being near a natural gas line at the wrong time will cause anything from minor skin burns to severe injury.

The Federal Emergency Regulatory Commission (FERC) requires pipeline companies to conduct regular inspections of transmission lines. Inspection consists of the companies sending a small robot (called a pig or a smart pig) through the pipeline. The robot has equipment attached to it that enables it to detect leaks and defects. The companies are also supposed to compile and submit reports to the FERC.

We do not like to see people suffer needlessly. If this has happened to you, please contact us. Consultation is free, and there are no attorneys' fees until you recover.

Contact a New Mexico pipeline explosion attorney for a free initial consultation.