Man Burned in House Explosion in Caldwell, Texas

A man was burned in a house explosion in Caldwell, Texas on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Gene Barber was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan with second and third-degree burns. The explosion occurred just before midnight.

Was the House Explosion in Caldwell, TX Caused by a Gas Leak?

Neighbors said that they thought a nearby plant had exploded or a bomb had gone off. At a home across the street, a door was popped open by the force. One neighbor told KBTX that she had smelled gas earlier in the evening.

The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

Officials said that the house was completely destroyed by the explosion. Mr. Barber was inside the house and was rescued by his brother, who pulled him from the wreckage. Mr. Barber had suffered second and third-degree burns.

Second degree burns are painful burns that affect the dermis, the second layer of skin in the human body. Third degree burns are even more severe because they have penetrated to the fat layer underneath the dermis. While second degree burns may leave scars, scars are always left by third degree burns.

Unfortunately, serious burn injuries like these will cause a great deal of pain. These patients will also need a lot of medical treatment, and for a long period of time. In some cases, the victim will need treatment for the rest of his life.

This kind of medical treatment is very expensive. Burns are challenging injuries because they cover a large surface area. Since the skin is the primary defense against bacteria, this means that burns bring a greater risk of infection.

These physical injuries also bring a great deal of emotional trauma. The emotional injuries are every bit as legitimate, and deserve the same level of intensive treatment.

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman have years of experience in representing survivors of fires and explosions. They have won multi-million dollar settlements for their clients. While money won’t make the pain go away, it will make sure that the victim will be able to afford the best medical treatment possible, will be able to pay the bills, and will receive long-term care for as long as they need it. To discuss a burn case, call our law firm at 1-888-377-8900. It is a free call. There is no obligation.