Our Orange personal injury lawyer will investigate the accident, identify the at-fault party, and demand compensation from the appropriate insurer. You can tell us how the accident happened, and we can gather evidence to build your compensation case. You can call us today for a free and confidential consultation.
How Our Plant and Refinery Explosion Attorney Will Fight for You
Our law firm is passionate about recovering fair and appropriate compensation for victims of plant and refinery explosions. We recently recovered $42 million for a burn victim who suffered widespread third-degree burns after a pipe burst. Without our advocacy, he would have been limited to workers’ compensation benefits.
When we go to bat for you, we will:
- Investigate and document the explosion
- Assess your damages and assign a monetary value to your case
- Establish the legal elements of negligence
- Communicate with all relevant parties
- Handle insurance and legal paperwork
- Identify and consult with expert witnesses
- Meet all notification and filing deadlines
We also provide ongoing updates on the progress of your case. If a settlement is not forthcoming, we prepare your case for court and keep fighting for the compensation you are entitled to recover.
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.
ClientLocal Plant Explosions in and Near Orange, TX
According to The Washington Post reports, Shell, Marathon, and Valero were rocked by fires and explosions in East Texas, resulting in one fatality and dozens of injuries in a three-week period in 2023.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in any of these recent incidents, you could have the basis of a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit. Our attorneys can review your options for legal action and recovery during a free consultation.
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 | ClientWe Can Hold Companies Liable for Orange, TX, Local Plant Explosions
In the aftermath of a plant disaster, you need time to focus on your physical and emotional recovery. The compensation demand we make on your behalf includes:
- Medical and rehabilitation expenses
- Lost income
- Physical disability
- Disfiguring injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Impaired quality of life
- Wrongful death damages, if applicable
Our plant and explosion attorney will pursue these damages from all liable parties, which can include the plant, equipment manufacturers, and third-party companies who are in and out of the facility on a regular basis.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCauses of Chemical Plant Explosions
Plant and refinery explosions can have multiple causes and multiple at-fault parties. A few common causes can include:
- Improperly stored chemicals
- Improperly handles materials
- Accumulated dust or debris
- Avoidable human error
- Faulty facility maintenance
Our plant and refinery explosion lawyer will consult subject matter, medical, and industrial experts who can help pinpoint the accident’s exact cause and substantiate your compensation request.
Common Plant and Refinery Explosion Injuries
An explosion is a catastrophic event that can leave anyone in its vicinity with life-changing and life-threatening injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), injuries can include:
- Broken or fractured bones
- Internal organ damage
- Limb loss or amputation
- Hearing loss
- Vision loss
- Lung and respiratory damage
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Injuries like these can require long-term, costly, and extensive medical, rehabilitative, and therapeutic support. Our law firm will help you recoup these costs from the at-fault party.
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.
ClientCompanies With Plants and Oil Refineries in Orange, TX
Plants and refineries are an important part of Texas’ economy. In Orange, the following are part of the local landscape:
- Chevron Phillips Chemical, producer of products used in the automotive, energy, chemical, food, agriculture, electronics, medical, personal care, and recreational industries.
- Dow Sabine River Operations, producer of adhesives, sealants, polyethylene, silicones, polyurethanes, silicone-organic hybrids and silanes, elastomers, plastomers, amines, and chelates.
- INVISTA, producer of airbags, fiberfill, nylon polymer, and polypropylene
- Lion Elastomers Orange, LLC, producers of adhesives, sealants, advanced applications, coatings, EPDM, and tire and specialty elastomers.
At Laborde Earles, our plant and refinery explosion lawyer serving Orange, TX, will represent you if you or a loved one suffered injuries at any of these facilities.
Plant Explosions Could Put Local Communities at Risk
The daily operations of oil and chemical plants impact the local community. When an explosion occurs, the following detrimental effects could occur:
- Air pollution
- Water contamination
- Property damage
In addition to these environmental effects, residents could also suffer injuries from flying debris or shattered windows on residential and commercial property.
Local Plants Can Prevent Hazardous Explosions
In many cases, plant and refinery owners can avoid fires and other internal incidents that lead to dangerous explosions. Necessary precautions can include:
- Understand and meet all safety regulations
- Ensure proper equipment repair and maintenance
- Properly train new and existing plant employees
- Instruct plant visitors in proper safety protocols
If the plant where your injury occurred failed to adhere to these guidelines or was negligent in any other way, we will prove it and fight for fair and appropriate financial compensation.
See Why Our Previous Clients Recommend Laborde Earles
On our testimonials page, you can find reviews like these from satisfied personal injury clients:
- Lauren O’Quinn: One of the best law firms. Thank you Mrs. Debbie and Jeanne for taking care of me through this process.
- Judy Dixon: They have gone out of their way to do for me! Always one phone call away…they have been honest and straightforward with me. Keshia, the paralegal, is 1000% amazing, sweet, and kind.
We bring over 350 years of combined personal injury experience to your case and are committed to providing outstanding client service and an unbeatable in-office experience to every client we represent.
Call 24/7 for a Free Consultation After a Plant and Refinery Explosion in Orange, TX
If you or a loved one suffered injuries, or your loved one suffered fatal injuries in a chemical plant in Orange, TX, we can help you pursue financial compensation.
We will investigate your accident and advocate for the best outcome for you. Contact our case review team at Laborde Earles for your free case review today.
