Top Law Firm Retained In Gas Explosion At Bucks Co. Nursing Home

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A top national law firm has been retained to represent the two people killed and 20 injured in the gas explosion at a Bristol Township nursing home last week.

Morgan & Morgan — billed as America's top injury law firm — was hired by the victims involved in the explosion at the Bristol Health & Rehab Center, formerly known as the Silver Lake Nursing Home.

A powerful explosion took place at the Tower Road facility last Tuesday, at the facility that provides nursing and rehabilitation services for seniors in need of care.

See photos of the emergency response to the explosion

"This tragedy has shattered the lives of those who rely upon Bristol Health & Rehab Center for a safe environment," read a statement by Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan and attorney Ryan Will. "Morgan & Morgan is investigating this incident, including the events that led up to it, and we will stop at nothing to achieve justice for those impacted by this devastating explosion.”

A nurse and a resident were killed in the blaze. A GoFundMe page has been launched to support the nurse's family.

Over 50 emergency units from Bucks and Montgomery counties helped rescue the 120 residents and staff at the nursing home.

The gas explosion is under investigation.

PECO Energy utility crews were on the site responding to reports of a strong gas odor inside the facility. Moments later, an explosion tore through part of the building, shattering windows and prompting a massive response from emergency crews.