Rosario Aguilar Washington, DC Apartment Gas Explosion.  Justice for Victim?

We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of safety failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to Rosario Aguilar.

Washington, DC NEWS – A natural gas explosion at an apartment complex Friday morning, September 20, 2024, leaving one woman seriously injured.

• As reported by Fox5DC.com, “crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Columbia Road just before 9:30 a.m. where several citizens reported an explosion inside the building.”
• NBCWashington.com is reporting, “[f]irefighters evacuated the four-story apartment building at 1433 Columbia Road Northwest and shut off the gas after finding the woman in serious condition…Neighbors said the woman came out of the building with burns on her arms and face and her clothes were singed. Medics took her to a hospital.”
• According to WUSA9.com, “a GoFundMe has been started for Rosario Aguilar, a beloved mother who was severely injured in the blast.”  The outlet indicates that the injuries were caused by “a gas explosion.”

Potential Legal Claims for Rosario Aguilar?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

As authorities continue their investigation, premises liability attorneys with The Murray Law Firm question whether a lack of life safety measures at the complex may have contributed to this incident.

• What life safety measures, such as working detectors, emergency exits, and a resident warning plan, were in place and operational at the time of the incident?
• When was the last inspection performed on the property?
• Were any life safety measures added after any previous inspections?
• Was the property owner aware of any inadequate life safety measures present prior to this incident?

As details of this tragedy continue to emerge, The Murray Law Firm suggests that it is possible that the property owners or managers failed to undertake proper safety measures to protect those guests legally on the premises. By law, the owner and management company of an apartment complex have a duty to protect guests and visitors and to keep the premises safe. If the owner or manager fails in this duty, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths that occur as a consequence. Should the owner or management of the hotel be found at fault, the victims may elect to hold the owner and management company civilly liable for their injuries. Financial recovery for such claims could be substantial.

As insurance companies and unscrupulous property owners are often concerned with limiting their financial exposure in these incidents, it is crucial that Rosario Aguilar retain an experienced premises liability firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as a faulty alarms or a poor evacuation and warning plan, is preserved and the families best interests are protected. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in premises liability and apartment negligence cases, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained nearly $250 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

• A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

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