{"id":715,"date":"2016-01-25T16:14:53","date_gmt":"2016-01-25T16:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonmawrongfuldeathlawyer.com\/blog\/?p=715"},"modified":"2016-01-25T16:14:53","modified_gmt":"2016-01-25T16:14:53","slug":"family-of-deceased-man-receives-18-million-settlement-in-wrongful-death-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonmawrongfuldeathlawyer.com\/blog\/family-of-deceased-man-receives-18-million-settlement-in-wrongful-death-lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Family of Deceased Man Receives $18 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most violent and dangerous events than can happen at a work site is an explosion accident or fire.\u00a0 Many job sites have an abundance of chemicals present.\u00a0 When chemicals under considerable pressure explode, or flammable materials ignite, the consequences can be devastating for any worker or other resident in the area.\u00a0 <strong>These consequences can range from more minor bodily injury to loss of life, creating severe hardships for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lJWeuq4g3Gc\">explosion accident victims<\/a><\/em> and their families<\/strong>.\u00a0 If this is your situation, please contact a <strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/massachusettsexplosionaccidentlawyer.com\">Boston, MA explosion accident attorney<\/a><\/em><\/strong> soon.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lJWeuq4g3Gc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>On April 11, 2013, Bruce Phipps was working at the Twin Hickory Station, which was a pig launching and receiving station in Tyler County, Ohio.\u00a0 At approximately 7 P.M., a flash fire and explosion occurred.\u00a0 <strong>Phipps was unable to escape the fire because there was not appropriate signage indicating the exits.<\/strong>\u00a0 Phipps suffered serious burns and ultimately died at the hospital the following day.<\/p>\n<p>According to wvrecord.com, Phipp\u2019s widow filed a <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-wrongful-death.php\">wrongful death lawsuit<\/a><\/em><\/strong> on behalf of the estate against Eureka-Hunter Pipeline LLP, Traid Hunter LLC, Transtex Hunter LLC, Magnum Hunter Resources Corp., Apex Pipeline Services Inc., Exterran Energy Solutions LP and Western Oilfields Supply Company Inc.\u00a0 The lawsuit alleged that Phipp\u2019s death could have been avoided if the defendants would have conducted their operations in a safe and reasonable manner.\u00a0 The family received a settlement of close to $18 million. <strong>This settlement is believed to be one of the largest settlements in Ohio County on behalf of a single family.<\/strong> \u00a0Attorney Scott \u00a0Blass represented the Phipps family in this lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>Our <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-explosion-accidents.php\">Boston, MA explosion lawyer experts<\/a><\/em><\/strong> are available 24\/7 at 617-787-3700 or email us at <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-contact-gilbert-hoy-lawyers-attorneys.php\">info@gilhoylaw.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most violent and dangerous events than can happen at a work site is an explosion accident or fire.\u00a0 Many job sites have an abundance of chemicals present.\u00a0 When chemicals under considerable pressure explode, or flammable materials ignite, &hellip; 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