The attorneys at Hamilton Wingo, LLP are closely monitoring the investigation into this tragedy. If you or a loved one was affected, you may have legal rights, and we are here to help you pursue them.
Here are four things every affected resident and family should understand.
This Tragedy Was Preventable
Natural gas explosions are not freak accidents. Texas law requires crews to call 811 before excavating, dig safely around marked lines, and follow strict evacuation protocols if a line is struck. When those standards are followed, people in their homes do not die.
Accountability Matters
Investigators will work to determine who was excavating, whether 811 was called, and how the response to the initial leak was handled. Construction companies, contractors, property owners, and utility operators can all bear responsibility. Holding the right parties accountable is how future tragedies get prevented.
Time Is Critical
Evidence disappears fast — debris gets cleared, footage gets overwritten, records can be lost. Texas also has strict deadlines for filing legal claims. The sooner an independent investigation begins, the better the chance of preserving the truth.
You Do Not Have to Navigate This Alone
Victims may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property loss, and the loss of loved ones. Insurance companies are already protecting their interests — victims deserve the same.
Hamilton Wingo, LLP represents victims and families in gas explosion, construction negligence, and wrongful death cases across Texas. If you or someone you love was killed, injured, or displaced by the Oak Cliff explosion, contact our office for a free, confidential consultation. We will explain your legal rights and options — and we will get to work immediately to preserve critical evidence. 214-234-7900 · Available 24/7 · No fee unless we win