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Severe Burn Injuries \u00b7 Truck Accidents<\/p>

When a Tanker Truck Explosion Leaves Life-Altering Burns<\/h1>

A fuel tanker fire can cause catastrophic, permanent burn injuries in an instant. If you or someone you love was severely burned in a tanker truck explosion, our attorneys can explain your rights and what to do next.<\/p>

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Tanker Truck Explosions and Fires: Severe Burn Injury Claims<\/h2>\n

A tanker truck explosion burn injury<\/strong> happens when a truck carrying fuel or gas ruptures, catches fire, or blows up. The flames or blast cause deep, life-changing burns. If someone else’s carelessness caused the crash, the injured person or their family may have a legal claim.<\/p>\n

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When a tanker truck catches fire or explodes<\/h2>\n

A tanker truck (also called a cargo tank truck) carries large amounts of dangerous liquids and gases. Common loads include gasoline, diesel, propane, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). One MC-306 or DOT-406 gasoline tanker can hold up to about 9,000 gallons of fuel.<\/p>\n

These crashes are different from normal collisions. In a regular crash, the vehicles are the danger. In a tanker crash, the cargo is the danger. One leak or spark can turn a survivable crash into a fire or explosion.<\/p>\n

That’s why a fuel tanker explosion<\/strong> can badly burn the truck driver, other drivers, passengers, and even people standing nearby.<\/p>\n

Why tanker trucks explode and catch fire<\/h2>\n

Tanker trucks explode or catch fire when their flammable cargo leaks out and meets a spark or flame. Several failures can start this.<\/p>\n