Sheff Notes: January 2019

Doug Sheff with Rosaly and Lucianny Rondon, testifying at Senate Hearing on Columbia gas explosions.

Merrimack Valley Gas Disaster Update

Sheff Law Offices began assisting the victims of this tragedy within hours of the first explosion. Our office represents the family of Leonel Rondon, the only victim to loose his life as a direct result of this catastrophe.

On November 26, Doug Sheff and the Rondon family appeared at a Public Hearing held by the U.S. Senate. The decedent’s sister, Lucianny, gave emotional testimony about the family’s loss while vowing to prevent such reckless behavior in the future so that no other family will have to suffer such a needless loss.

Columbia Gas Explosion Cases

It is important that those affected seek competent legal representation before resolving any claims. If you or your clients have any questions regarding these cases, please do not hesitate to contact Sheff Law.

Disaster relief organizations assisting those impacted by the gas explosions:

Red Cross

1-800-Red-Cross

American Latino Committee

781-632-1270

Essex County Community Fund

978-777-8876

Salvation Army

339-502-5900

Pending Mass Tragedy Cases

We are currently representing families of victims in fires and/or explosions in Lowell, Lawrence and Boston. In these cases, simple and inexpensive safety measures could have saved lives. Sheff Law is committed to fighting those who put profits over safety.

Sheff Law’s Fire & Explosion Results

$14,000,000

Industrial Explosion

Settlement for the families of two workers who suffered severe burn injuries resulting in death. An explosion occurred in a confined area of an industrial workplace.

$7,000,000

Fuel Station Explosion

Settlement for a technician at a fuel loading facility injured when compressed air exploded, causing him to fall off the tanker 12 feet to the concrete floor below. He suffered a skull fracture and later died from his injuries.

East Boston Fire

Recovery in excess of seven figures after mediation for family of victim in a tragic fire.