A home should be a place of safety — not the site of a devastating explosion.
But across Southern Indiana, we’ve seen how gas leaks, faulty appliances, or careless utility work can lead to catastrophic explosions or fires. These accidents can leave families with burn injuries, wrongful death, destroyed property, and more questions than answers.
If this has happened to you or someone you love, know this: Indiana law is on your side, and our firm is ready to fight for you.
Indiana Law Holds Companies Accountable for Explosions
Indiana courts have repeatedly made it clear that negligent utility providers, contractors, landlords, and manufacturers can be held liable when explosions result from their failure to follow safety protocols.
In NIPSCO v. Miller, 166 Ind. App. 379, 336 N.E.2d 699 (1975), the Indiana Court of Appeals allowed a claim to proceed where natural gas escaped from a pipeline and caused a deadly home explosion. The court held that utility companies are under a duty to inspect and maintain their gas lines, and they can be liable when they fail to detect or fix a dangerous condition.
In another case, PSI Energy, Inc. v. Roberts, 829 N.E.2d 943 (Ind. 2005), the Indiana Supreme Court emphasized that strict liability can apply when companies are engaged in abnormally dangerous activities — like handling pressurized gas — and someone is injured as a result.
These cases show that the law doesn’t just protect companies — it protects people like you when corners are cut and tragedy follows.
Common Causes of Gas Explosions in Indiana:
- Improper gas line installation or repair
- Failure to detect or stop a gas leak
- Negligent propane or natural gas delivery
- Faulty appliances, water heaters, or HVAC systems
- Defective gas meters or regulators
- Unmarked underground lines during excavation
Whether the explosion happened in a home, apartment, business, or construction site, the key question is: Was someone careless? If the answer is yes, you may be entitled to compensation for:
✅ Medical bills
✅ Pain and suffering
✅ Lost wages
✅ Property damage
✅ Wrongful death
Real Justice for Real Families in Southern Indiana
Families in Floyd, Clark, Harrison, Washington, and surrounding counties deserve aggressive representation when disaster strikes. You don’t have to take on gas companies or landlords alone.
Marc Sedwick, Trial Lawyer, has the experience, resources, and determination to:
- Investigate explosions and fire origins
- Retain top safety and engineering experts
- Demand justice from utility companies, landlords, or manufacturers
- File suit and take your case to trial if needed
Get the Answers You Deserve
If you or someone you love was hurt in a gas explosion or house fire in Southern Indiana, don’t wait. Evidence disappears quickly, and insurance companies move fast to protect their interests — not yours.
Contact Marc Sedwick, Trial Lawyer, today for a free consultation.
You focus on healing. We’ll handle the fight.