Can you sue for losses caused by an industrial fire in your community?

It’s possible to hold a negligent company liable for injuries and financial harm resulting from an industrial fire in your community. To have a successful case, you will need to establish that the company’s conduct breached a duty of care and caused the fire or explosion and, in turn, your injuries or other losses.

How do I get legal guidance after being affected by an industrial fire?

Industrial fires can affect people in many different ways. Even if you didn’t suffer direct burn injuries, you may still have been negatively affected by the fire physically, emotionally, or financially. Consulting our experienced team of industrial fire attorneys allows you to get your questions answered and explore your legal options at no upfront cost. We provide free consultations and represent clients on a contingency basis, so taking legal action to recover compensation for your losses will never become a financial burden.

What damages can I pursue in a claim arising out of industrial fire and exposure losses?

In a claim for compensation for the effects of industrial fires on your community, you may be able to recover monetary damages that address your economic and non-economic losses. Depending on the specifics of your situation, you may be eligible for compensation for medical expenses, income loss, emotional distress, property damage, and other consequences resulting from the fire.

What if my losses aren’t significant enough to warrant filing a claim?

A trip to the emergency room, a few days of missed work, damage to your home or personal property that may not amount to more than an insurance deductible—there’s no question that these losses can have a significant impact on your life and financial security. Realistically, they may not be worth enough to justify the expense of bringing an independent claim against a major corporation, but that doesn’t change the fact that you deserve to be compensated for them. Class action lawsuits provide a large group of people whose individual losses may be comparably small the chance to band together and pursue compensation. If you’re not sure whether your losses are worth filing a claim or joining a class action lawsuit, take advantage of a free case review with Anapol Weiss. We can analyze the facts of your situation and help you explore the avenues of legal recourse that may be available to you at no cost and with no risk or obligation.

Community Effects of Industrial Fires | Filing Claims in the Wake of an Industrial Fire

Navigating the Aftermath: Understanding and Filing Claims in the Wake of Industrial Fires

The financial consequences and serious safety risks that result from industrial fires can linger long after the flames are extinguished—and they can affect entire communities. The harm you have suffered because of this incident warrants full financial compensation. With the help of experienced attorneys, it’s possible to receive monetary damages that address the full community effects of industrial fires.

Our Commitment to Victims Harmed by Industrial Fires

Your losses matter, and you need an advocate on your side who will fight to recover full compensation for you. The team at Anapol Weiss is prepared to take up your cause and give your community a voice in the legal system. We have a track record that speaks to our dedication to communities ravaged by preventable fires and explosions.

In February 2025, Kila Baldwin filed a class action lawsuit against SPS Technologies on behalf of residents of Abington Township, Pa., who sustained financial losses and potential health impacts as a result of a fire at the manufacturing facility.

Our firm’s record of fighting for communities harmed by industrial fires dates back decades. Baldwin helped litigate the Bridgeport fire case in April 2008, which resulted in a $35 million settlement for a class consisting of more than 100 individuals and businesses impacted by the 2001 factory fire.

If you think you might have a claim related to an industrial fire and want to speak with an experienced attorney about your potential case, contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Who May Be Entitled to Compensation for the Effects of Industrial Fires?

Unfortunately, industrial fires impact so many different people. Our legal team represents individuals harmed by all possible community effects of industrial fires, including:

Anyone who has been forced to evacuate or shelter in their homes
Anyone who may have inhaled smoke from the fire and chemicals, potentially leading to health effects
Anyone who may have drunk water contaminated by the fire and resulting exposure to toxic chemicals
Anyone who suffered property damage related to the fire itself, the resulting smoke, or water exposure in the course of putting out the fire
Anyone who missed work as a result of the fire, damage, or evacuations
Business owners who lost customers or had to close their business because of the fire or damage

It isn’t always clear what kind of legal recourse you have available to you for the community effects of industrial fires. That’s why it helps to consult with experienced fire and explosion injury lawyers who can analyze your situation from every angle to determine what grounds you may have to pursue a claim for damages.

Types of Compensation You Can Recover for the Community Effects of Industrial Fires

At Anapol Weiss, we know how much devastation industrial fires can cause. We’re dedicated to securing victims compensation for the full range of economic and potential physical harm they suffer as a result of catastrophic fires and explosions at manufacturing plants and similar facilities.

Property Damage

In a serious explosion or industrial fire, the company that owns the facility is far from the only party that can sustain property damage. These disasters can cause widespread damage throughout the community. By filing a claim for property damage, our attorneys can secure you compensation for losses such as:

Repairs or rebuilding of a damaged home or commercial property
Replacement of personal property that includes clothing, electronics, and valuables
Expenses associated with relocation and temporary housing

Medical Expenses and Health Impacts

A fire or explosion can lead to both acute injuries and the potential for long-term harm due to exposure to toxic fumes. Our attorneys seek compensation on behalf of the workers on-site when the fire broke out and the community members who were exposed due to their close proximity to the industrial facility. We fight for compensation for expenses resulting from:

Emergency medical care
Ongoing medical monitoring
Hospitalization
Ongoing medical treatments
Medications
Future projected medical needs

You may be eligible for compensation if you suffered from immediate health concerns, like respiratory problems from smoke inhalation and skin and eye irritation resulting from exposure to toxic chemicals. If you go on to develop chronic conditions or cancer as a result of chemical exposure, you may also have grounds for a claim.

Our attorneys’ extensive experience in holding companies and entities accountable for toxic exposures equips us with the skills to pursue compensation for all types of immediate and long-term health concerns arising out of exposure to smoke, chemicals, and burning particulate matter.

Income and Business Loss

A major fire can force local businesses to close and community members to evacuate the area or shelter in place, missing work. Through a claim, we can secure for you compensation to cover losses that include:

Lost wages individuals suffer when they miss work because of the fire
Loss of revenue company owners suffer due to business interruptions resulting from the disaster
Costs of relocating the business, rebuilding the property, and replacing damaged inventory and work equipment
Diminished value of commercial properties as a result of fire damage or environmental contamination

For families and small businesses, loss of income can be enough to cause real financial hardship. Our goal is to make things right by recovering compensation for your losses.

Emotional Distress and Psychological Harm

When your family or your home has been in the path of a raging fire, the experience can be nothing short of traumatizing. Our attorneys recognize how severely psychological harm—such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—and general emotional distress concerning the impact on your health and the loss of your home can affect your life. We fight to recover compensation for damages that include:

The costs of therapy, medication, and other forms of mental health treatments
The impact of financial strain, displacement from your home, or loss of sentimental personal property
The loss of enjoyment and quality of life as a result of the physical and mental health issues caused by this ordeal

In courts across the country, psychological harm and emotional distress are legally recognized as damages that warrant financial compensation.

Environmental Exposures

When industrial fires and explosions contaminate the air, water, and soil, hazardous exposure can have long-term effects on the nearby communities and the people who live there. By filing a claim against companies whose negligence gives rise to catastrophic fires, we can recover compensation for community-wide health monitoring services and environmental cleanup efforts.

The Value of Class Action Claims

Although certain individuals affected by an industrial fire are so seriously impacted that their cases would be worth pursuing independently, that isn’t always the case. Many victims sustain losses that are significant enough to affect their health and financial security but may not, on their own, be of a high enough value to make it worth standing up to a large company.

These individuals and small business owners still deserve compensation. A class action lawsuit provides the opportunity for them to recover the monetary damages they’re entitled to.

In a class action lawsuit, a group of plaintiffs known as a class pursue compensation for similar types of damages arising out of the same cause—in this case, an industrial fire or explosion. By pursuing legal action together, plaintiffs can stand up to large, powerful defendants and share legal resources.

How Anapol Weiss Can Help Establish Liability for Industrial Fires

Often, fires and explosions result from some form of negligence. Establishing a company’s liability for the injuries and economic harm resulting from an industrial fire requires a thorough investigation conducted with diligence, cutting-edge technology, and collaborations with expert witnesses.

Our firm is known for our meticulous preparation of cases. We work tirelessly to identify all defendants and the conduct for which they can be held liable for injuries, devoting the full array of our professional resources to investigating the cause of the fire and unearthing any records of past safety violations.

Why Choose Anapol Weiss to Pursue a Claim for Community Effects of Industrial Fires on Your Behalf?

For help holding a company accountable for an industrial fire that tore through your community, the choice is clear. Anapol Weiss has a reputation for success.

A Nationally-Recognized Reputation for Standing Up for What’s Right

When a company’s negligence has put an entire community at risk of health impacts and financial harm resulting from a preventable fire, it isn’t just unfair—it’s unacceptable.

The team at Anapol Weiss is committed to giving victims a voice in the legal system. We’re here to fight for communities ravaged by industrial fires. Over our firm’s more than 45-year history, we’ve earned a reputation for not only handling our clients’ cases but championing their causes.

Comprehensive Legal Assistance for Class Action and Environmental Exposure Cases

To address the full range of impacts an industrial fire can have on a community, you need an attorney with extensive experience handling complex legal matters like yours. Anapol Weiss has a long history of pursuing compensation on behalf of plaintiffs in environmental toxin lawsuits, class action cases, and mass tort claims, as well as other types of personal injury cases. We know the nuances of these challenging types of legal issues and how to build effective claims.

Leaders in the Fight to Hold Corporations Accountable

It isn’t easy for a victim facing financial hardships and potentially serious health impacts to stand up to a corporation with far more resources and influence. To take on the companies behind industrial fires successfully, you’re going to need a leading legal advocate who won’t back down. Anapol Weiss has a history of setting new legal precedents, serving in leadership roles in class action and multidistrict litigation matters, and standing up to major corporations and Fortune 500 companies of all kinds.

A Proven Record of Success

Our legal team gets results. We have secured billions of dollars on behalf of our clients through settlements, verdicts, and judgments. The $35 million settlement that Kila Baldwin helped secure in the Bridgeport fire case illustrates the type of high-value payouts we have recovered to compensate our clients.

Contact an Attorney for Community Effects of Industrial Fires at Anapol Weiss Today for a Free Consultation

You don’t have to bear the burdens that result from a major fire or explosion at an industrial plant alone. With knowledgeable legal advocates on your side, you can hold the corporation accountable and demand full compensation for all of your losses.

For help from an industrial fire injury attorney who understands how seriously these avoidable accidents impact the communities around them, contact Anapol Weiss online or call 215-608-9645 today.

Community Effects of Industrial Fires