Understanding Gas Explosion Claims
Explosion types, liable parties, and settlements
2026 Gas Explosion Statistics
2.8K
Explosions
320
Deaths
$980,000
Avg Value
650
Pipeline
Potentially Liable Parties
1
Gas Utility Company
Maintenance failures, leak detection
2
Property Owner/Landlord
Ignored gas smell complaints
3
Appliance Manufacturer
Defective gas appliances
4
Pipeline Operator
Pipeline maintenance failure
5
Contractor/Plumber
Improper gas line installation
6
Propane Supplier
Tank maintenance, overfilling
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Based on NFPA Gas Explosion Statistics 2026, PHMSA Pipeline Incident Reports, NTSB Investigation Data