Child Suffers Brain Injury Following Propane Tank Explosion

ByVictoria Negron

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Updated onApril 19, 2018

Child Suffers Brain Injury Following Propane Tank Explosion

This case involves a young boy that suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a propane tank explosion. The child was at a pool club that had propane tank grills onsite. The child was playing a game with other children at the club and ran behind the propane tank in question. The tank subsequently exploded. An expert in metallurgy and materials science was sought to analyze the metal and material composition of the propane tank and speak to how they contributed to the explosion.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Please describe your background in metallurgy.

2. Do you have experience analyzing the materials that contribute to product explosions?

Expert Witness Response E-090329

inline imageI am an expert in metallurgy and materials science with 20+ years of experience analyzing material and alloy failure, damage, and susceptibility to extreme environments. I currently hold an endowed chair in metallurgy, run a very large research program in metallurgy and materials science, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses on metals analysis, failure, processing, and development. In both my research as well as consulting for previous cases and within the industry, I have studied documentation, images, and even taken samples from failure sites to perform relevant analysis from situations such as these. Moreover, I have experience understanding liquid/metal interaction, gas/metal interaction, high pressure and temperature environments, and explosive materials.

About the author

Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron has extensive experience in journalism and thought leadership in the legal space, with a background crafting content, whitepapers, webinars, and current event articles pertaining to the role of expert witnesses in complex litigation matters. She is a skilled professional specializing in B2B product marketing and content marketing. Currently, she serves as an Enterprise Product Marketing Manager at Postman, and previously held the position of Technical Product Marketing Manager at Palantir Technologies, where she developed her skills in launch strategies, go-to-market strategy, and competitive analysis.

Her expertise in content marketing was further refined during her tenure at the Expert Institute, where she progressed from a Marketing Writer to Senior Content Marketing Manager, and eventually to Associate Director of Content & Product Marketing. In these roles, she honed her abilities in digital marketing, SEO, content strategy, and thought leadership.

Educationally, Victoria holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Art, and Hispanic Studies from Hamilton College. Her diverse educational background and professional experience have equipped her with a robust skill set in product marketing, content development, and strategic marketing initiatives.

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