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Portable Air Compressor Accidents 

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

 

Air compressors are an important part of the construction industry, powering many of the devices used on job sites by workers daily. While portable air compressors are a valuable and necessary part of this work, they can also be dangerous. Employees must understand the dangers that portable air compressors could present and how to use them properly to avoid serious accidents and injuries. 

If you have been injured in an accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice. 

Portable Air Compressor Explosions

Air compressors are used to transfer the power needed to a wide variety of tools that cut, crush, pour concrete, drill, sand, and hammer, to name a few. When the portable air compressor is not operated or maintained properly or is defective in design or manufacturing, it can cause an explosion. 

Some of the most common causes of portable air compressor explosions include the following: 
  • Overheating
  • Excessive rust/corrosion
  • Air-line puncture
  • Unfiltered air
  • Excessive tank pressure
  • Static electricity
  • Poor maintenance practices
  • Lack of employee training
  • Equipment defects

Because portable air compressor accidents tend to be violent in nature, injuries are often serious and can be deadly. Survivors are often left with permanent disabilities, disfigurement and scarring, loss of quality of life, ongoing pain and suffering, emotional distress, and the inability to work and provide for themselves. Unfortunately, portable air compressor accidents can also cause wrongful death, leaving behind grieving families unsure of what rights they have.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to negligence on the job site or a defective product, an experienced personal injury lawyer can review your claim and determine if there were unsafe working conditions, potential OSHA violations, and other hazards that may have existed at the time of your accident. They will also determine who may be liable for your injuries and damages and what compensation you may be entitled to.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 1,000 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 135 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

 

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