Nine people were injured when a suspected gas leak caused a Chino Hills home to explode Monday morning. The blast rocked the 4200 block of Sierra Vista Drive and forced an evacuation of nearby homes.
Authorities have begun an investigation, with SoCal Edison and SoCal Gas called to the scene.
According to a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, none of the injuries sustained by victims appeared to be life-threatening, but this is an evolving situation.
Reports indicated that Chino Valley Fire District firefighters responded to calls and found major damage to the house along with minor damage to surrounding homes.
Help For Victims of The Chino Hills Gas Explosion
At Singleton Schreiber, our attorneys are monitoring the situation and the resulting investigation as it unfolds. Our attorneys stand ready to help homeowners, residents, and guests who were hurt or were otherwise affected by the blast in Chino Hills. If the investigation finds that a gas or utility company is at fault for the devastating explosion, we can help in the fight for justice.
Singleton Schreiber has extensive experience representing people affected by explosions and Utility company negligence and has recovered over $3 billion on behalf of our clients.
In fact, firm partner Britt Strottman, who leads our Public Entity Practice Group, successfully represented the city of San Bruno in the gas line explosion against PG&E. "In our experience, we’ve seen many communities affected by preventable gas explosions and utility company negligence," Strottman said. "What happened in Chino Hills raises serious concerns about the neighborhood’s gas infrastructure and whether or not the utility company did enough to protect these families. Our job is to get answers, hold those companies fully accountable if they were negligent, and push for safety reforms so that no parent ever has to wonder if their home might be the next one to explode."
Contact Singleton Schreiber For More Information
If you or your family were affected by this destructive explosion, you likely have questions. While the situation continues to evolve, Singleton Schreiber can help you understand your legal options and where to turn for help. Call today for a free and confidential case evaluation.
PartnerBritt Strottman is a partner in the Sacramento office of Singleton Schreiber and leads the firm’s Public Entity Practice Group, specializing in litigation against corporations for wrongdoing.
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