The explosion that rocked a Garner, North Carolina ConAgra plant is being blamed on a gas leak. Now the victims devastated by the disaster are asking questions and want to know who or what caused this tragic disaster. Early indications form the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives traced the blast to a pump room where the gas leak occurred. It is being reported that contractors with Southern Industrial Constructors had been installing water heaters. The first lawsuit has been filed alleging negligence against the contractor.
It is important for employees and their families who were affected by the explosion to consult with a qualified attorney. Many employees might believe the only avenue of recovery to be a worker's compensation claim. However, if a third party is found to be negligent, such as the contractor alleged in the lawsuits, the victims can recover not only worker's compensation but other damages not generally available through the worker's compensation system.
