Plants and refineries turn crude oil and other hazardous substances into products consumers use daily. However, improper handling of these substances can lead to dangerous fires and explosions. If you or a loved one was injured in an accident involving these, our Louisiana plant and refinery explosion lawyer can help you recover financial compensation.
Laborde Earles’ personal injury attorneys will lead your compensation case from start to finish. We will review its details and merits at no cost or obligation from you. When we agree on representation, we will explain each step we plan to take toward achieving financial compensation. We aim to recover your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.
We Demand Compensation for La. Victims of Plant and Refinery Explosions
We have earned millions in verdicts and settlements for our clients, including a burn victim who suffered injuries after a pipe burst during a plant explosion at his workplace. The company initially denied him compensation and blamed other parties for his injuries. That changed, however, when we stepped in. We recovered a $42 million settlement for him, the financial recovery he needed.
After a plant explosion occurs because of negligence, our legal team will carefully assess your case’s monetary value and demand damages, including:
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future loss of income
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Impairment and disfigurement
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If you lost a loved one in a local explosion, our plant and refinery explosion lawyer will demand wrongful death damages on your behalf. They could include funeral and burial expenses and the loss of your loved one’s financial and domestic contributions. We can advise you further upon learning of your case’s specifics.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientHow Carelessness and Negligence Result in Dangerous Explosions
To pursue damages for you, we start by understanding the cause of your accident and identifying the action—or failure to take appropriate action—that led to it. Some commonly reported causes of industrial explosions include:
- Small fires that increase in range
- Out-of-control fires, sparks, and flashes
- Inadequate facility cleaning and maintenance
- Improperly handled and stored chemicals
- Mislabeled or misidentified oils and chemicals
- Careless smoking or discarding of cigarettes
- Dangerous mixing of the wrong chemicals
One or more of these factors may have caused or contributed to the explosion that caused your injuries. Our law firm will investigate these factors, collect evidence, and consult industrial and accident reconstruction experts.
Injuries Commonly Reported After a Catastrophic Explosion
At Laborde Earles, we carefully track your injuries and their known and anticipated costs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), injuries commonly seen in victims of industrial explosions include:
- Deep cuts and lacerations
- Facial, eye, and ear damage
- Forced or surgical amputation
- Internal and organ damage
- Lung damage due to causticity
- Permanent vision or hearing loss
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
When our plant and refinery explosion lawyer serving Louisiana represents you, we fight for all current and future treatment costs and their related expenses and losses.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientThe Effect of Plants and Refineries on Nearby Communities
Air pollution and groundwater contamination are often primary concerns in communities with industrial plants and refineries. Additional community-wide concerns include:
- Residential and commercial property damage
- Healthcare challenges for children and adults
- Unsafe levels of lead and toxic chemical exposure
When facilities explode, the community is at an increased risk of exposure that could cause pregnancy complications, congenital disabilities, and medical challenges to older residents.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientHow Our Louisiana Plant and Refinery Explosion Attorney Proves Liability
Building a case against a large corporation can be challenging to do by yourself. When our law firm accepts your case, we will do all the hard work for each phase. Our investigation will prove the at-fault party’s:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
While we focus on building the strongest possible case on your behalf, you can spend your time and energy on getting better or helping a loved one through their recovery.
How Industrial Plants and Refineries Can Prevent Explosions
Regular safety checks and company and plant or refinery manager diligence can help circumvent many incidents and accidents that lead to fires and explosions. Steps that can prevent them include:
- Awareness and implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety initiatives
- Proper hiring practices and employee management
- Appropriate equipment and machinery maintenance
- Caution when vetting visitors, vendors, and suppliers
Additional preventative measures include:
- Ongoing facility repair and maintenance
- Thorough and careful cleanup
- Proper disposal of caustic and toxic materials
They treated us like no other people would. Whenever we needed something they were there for us. I put my trust in them and I don’t regret it.
ClientGet Personalized Legal Service and Support From Laborde Earles
After a catastrophic event like an industrial explosion, you and your family deserve legal help and support when you need it most. At no upfront or out-of-pocket costs, our law firm will:
- Research the cause of the explosion
- Document your recoverable damages
- Prove the at-fault party’s negligence
- Handle all case-related communications
- Complete and submit all documentation
- Provide updates as your case progresses
- Negotiate a favorable out-of-court settlement
- Represent you on a contingency fee basis
We know it is important to comply with the statute of limitations deadline that applies to your case. Our legal team also works hard to meet your case’s notification and filing deadlines.
Generally, you have two years from the accident date or your loved one’s death date to take legal action, per CC Art. 3492 and CC Art. 2315.2. We will keep your case on track and file your case on time.
See Why Previous Clients Refer Others to Our Personal Injury Law Firm
Hear from satisfied clients in their own words by browsing our testimonials page for reviews like these:
- Judy Dixon: They have gone out of their way to do for me! Always one phone call away…they have been honest and straightforward…Keshia, the paralegal, is 1000% amazing, sweet and kind.
- Dennis Buford: I can say when Ms. Lisa started my phone calls, I began getting help…She would even call to check on me out of the blue, that made me know I was with the right people.
Our law firm is one big team. Our family-oriented approach ensures we support you and your family and work hard to contribute to our community.
Call Us Today About a Louisiana Plant and Refinery Explosion Now
Our Louisiana plant and refinery explosion lawyer is ready to recover damages if you or a loved one suffered injuries in a recent industrial disaster. We will review your case at no cost and explain the steps we will take to obtain financial compensation.
Your fight is our fight. Get started today by contacting one of our team members at Laborde Earles today.
