15 Injured in New York Gas Explosion & Building Collapse

A massive gas explosion on Thursday, November 2, ripped through a multi-family building in Wappingers Falls, New York. At least 15 were injured, including 5 first responders. The explosion caused a building collapse, and rescue workers freed victims from the rubble. Initial reports indicate that a gas line caused the explosion during maintenance work, as indicated by officials from gas provider Central Hudson Gas & Electric. Fire department and police officials continue to investigate the blast.

Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky is one of the most successful explosion disaster firms in the country. The Firm has recovered more large verdicts and settlements for explosion victims than most other firms in the United Stares. These record results include a $160 million settlement for victims of a propane explosion, including a record $70 million settlement for a single adult explosion victim. Saltz Mongeluzzi is also lead counsel in two of the largest explosion litigations ongoing in the country, representing over 30 victims of the 2023 West Reading chocolate factory gas explosion, and all the victims of the 2022 Pottstown natural gas explosion. The firm has a long track record of success in mass disaster cases, including recovering over $1 billion in a South Florida condo collapse, $265 million for victims of the Philadelphia Amtrak crash, and $227 million for victims of the Philadelphia Market Street building collapse.

Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky has handled dozens of high-profile explosion cases and has the expertise and resources required to handle these complex matters. The attorneys at Saltz Mongeluzzi are standing by to help and available for commentary as the situation develops.