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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Post-Collision Fuel-Fed Fire?

A: A post-collision fuel-fed fire (PCFFF) can occur when a vehicle is struck from the rear and an unsafe or defective gas tank is unable to sustain the collision.

Fires can erupt if there is fuel, oxygen and an ignition source (e.g. a spark). All three elements are often present following an accident, and if the fuel source has not been designed to withstand a crash, a fire can easily ensue.

Often times, drivers and passengers sustain excruciating injuries that would not have occurred in the accident but for post-collision fires.

There are several parts of the fuel system that can be defective and lead to a post-collision fuel-fed fire

Common fuel tank defects are:

• Location on the vehicle (e.g. outside the frame and susceptible to damage)
• Placement in proximity to potential puncture sources
• Material used to make tank
• Construction of tank
• Lack of shield around tank

Common fuel line defects are:

• Improper location of fuel line
• Inappropriate composition of fuel line

Common fuel pump defects are:

• Failure of pump mechanism to turn off at the time of a crash
• Location of fuel pump mechanisms

Common siphoning defects are:

• Lack of anti-siphoning device on a vehicle

Although there are some government standards in place to protect consumers, safety standards could made more stringent to reduce the risk of fuel-fed fires which can cause catastrophic injuries and death.

If you have sustained injuries as a result of a defective fuel system, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact us at 1-800-410-2769 for a FREE EVALUATION of your case.