Our Brownsville personal injury lawyers offer more than 350 years of combined experience, and our firm has a record of success and client satisfaction. We represent those who have suffered non-fatal injuries and families of those who died by fatal plant and refinery explosions.
Why Our Team May Be a Strong Fit to Lead Your Plant and Refinery Explosion Case
Laborde Earles has handled cases in many communities that are home to refineries and plants. Along the way, we have become familiar with refineries and plants throughout Brownsville. This, unfortunately, means that we’re familiar with the immense harm that occurs when a plant or refinery is the site of an explosion.
Our law firm offers:
- A wealth of relevant experience with plant and refinery explosion cases
- Compassion and respect in every interaction with our team
- Frequent communication, including a direct line to your lawyer and frequent updates
- A client-friendly fee that requires you to pay no upfront compensation
- To fight for your financial recovery with all our might, including taking your case to trial if necessary
Those responsible for a plant or refinery explosion may not immediately provide financial support for victims who suffer burns, severe psychological trauma, and lost income because of their injuries. Our team will work relentlessly to ensure the compensation you’re owed.
We Have Delivered Impressive Results for Other Explosion Victims
You should know that Laborde Earles has secured notable results in other plant and refinery explosion cases. In one case, we:
- Represented a client who suffered severe third-degree burns in a plant explosion
- Recognized that the client was the sole financial provider for their family
- Found that the client received no immediate compensation from their employer despite having life-changing injuries that prevented them from working
- Recovered a $42 million financial recovery for the client
It does not matter where you stand in the pursuit of a financial recovery. Whether you have received a workers’ compensation offer, a Brownsville plant and refinery explosion lawyer from Laborde Earles will fight for the total amount of compensation you deserve.
We Keep Tabs on Plant and Refinery Explosions in the Brownsville Area
We stay tuned to plant and refinery explosions in our service areas, knowing that we are often of help to victims of such explosions. We have never forgotten the BP America Refinery Explosion of 2005, which the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) notes caused 15 deaths and 180 injuries in Texas City.
Brownsville is no stranger to serious fires and explosions, with KRGV reporting on a warehouse fire resulting from flammable chemicals in 2022. With Offshore Technology identifying Brownsville as the site of a major refinery’s expansion and The Texas Tribune noting that Brownsville remains a hub for the transport of natural gas into and out of the United States, the potential for disaster remains pressing in and around Brownsville.
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.
ClientCauses of Plant and Refinery Explosions in Brownsville
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies several hazards that can lead to industrial disasters, including explosions, which include:
- Improper storage of combustible or hazardous materials
- The dangerous release of untreated chemicals, products, or energy
- The suspension of combustible dust in the air, which the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) explains has caused many plant and refinery explosions
Pipe leaks, equipment failures, and other hazards may also cause significant explosions.
Who Is Liable for a Plant or Refinery Explosion?
Whenever a plant or refinery explosion happens, we work with experts to determine every failure that allowed the explosion to occur. In your case, we may find that liable parties include:
- The organization that owns the plant or refinery
- Third parties whose involvement in the plant or refinery contributed to the explosion
- Individuals whose disregard for best safety practices allowed an explosion to happen
- Anyone else whose negligence contributed to the explosion
There is a reason for every explosion. The team at Laborde Earles will identify the reason for the explosion that has caused you harm, and we will identify those responsible for the explosion. Our team will then fight for the financial recovery you deserve.
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 | ClientCommon Injuries from Plant and Refinery Explosions
An explosion can cause several severe injuries, including:
- Burns, which can range between first and third degree
- Eye injuries
- Amputation injuries
- Ear injuries, including those that affect your hearing
- Lung injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Your proximity to the explosion and several other factors will dictate the kinds of injuries you suffer. These injuries could be prevented if the liable party properly stores chemicals with correct labeling, enforces safety procedures, and avoid electrical hazards.
Our firm will work with medical experts to identify your injuries and value the cost of all necessary care.
These Explosions Can Contaminate the Local Environment and Cause Long-Ranging Health Effects
In citing the causes of industrial disasters, the CDC also notes that industrial disasters can lead to radiation leakage and other forms of environmental contamination. Such hazards may contribute to:
- Immediate health problems like cancer and neurological damage
- Birth defects
- Contamination of local water and food sources
We also represent those who suffer ailments because of exposure to toxic chemicals, whether or not the exposure is related to a plant or refinery explosion.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCall Laborde Earles Today for Your Free Consultation
We will seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and all other economic and non-economic damages resulting from a plant or refinery explosion in Brownsville. Your lawyer will work to recover fair compensation for your damages as soon as possible.
Call Laborde Earles today for your free consultation.
