Plants and refineries can be dangerous if not well managed and maintained. If you or someone you love was injured in an explosion at one of these facilities, it can be hard to know where to turn for assistance.
At Laborde Earles, our team members will listen to your version of events with kindness and compassion. If you sign on with us, our Texas City personal injury lawyer can build a strong case file, take on the insurance company—big or small—and fight for the best possible outcome for you.
Common Causes of Texas City Plant Explosions
Plants and refineries are busy, bustling places full of toxic chemicals and substances and heavy machinery and equipment, which can open the door to catastrophic accidents. Potential causes of fires and explosions can include:
- Improper storage of combustible materials
- Accumulated dirt, dust, and debris
- Inadequate employee training
- New employee inexperience
- Equipment flaws and malfunctions
- Poor facility repair and maintenance
Those in the vicinity of the explosion might suffer severe injuries, like burns, loss of limbs, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Our plant and refinery explosion lawyer will investigate the cause of your accident and build a solid case file that proves your right to recover compensation from the at-fault party.
Compensation for Your Injuries and Related Expenses
Injuries sustained in a chemical, oil, or plastics plant or refinery can result in medical expenses, loss of income, and even loss of life. If our legal team accepts your case, we may demand compensation for your:
- Current and future medical bills
- Current and future loss of income
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Lasting impairment or disfigurement
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional pain and suffering
Our attorney may also go after appropriate wrongful death damages for the surviving families of those who lost their lives in plant and refinery explosions.
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.
ClientPrevious Texas City Plant and Refinery Explosions
The most cataclysmic incident in Texas City occurred in 2005 when a series of explosions occurred at the BP Texas City refinery, according to the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB). More recently, one worker passed away, and two others were seriously injured after an explosion at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in May 2023.
Financial Liability After a Chemical Plant Explosion
When we pursue compensation for you, we can start by identifying the at-fault party. In some cases, that will be the plant or refinery and its owners. Other potentially liable parties can include third-party vendors, suppliers, visitors, tourists, and others who might be regularly in and out of local plants.
We will explore all possibilities, though, to hold the right party accountable and maximize your compensation.
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 | ClientCompanies With Plants and Oil Refineries in Texas City, TX
The state of Texas is home to numerous refineries of various types and sizes. It employs a multitude of people and makes a huge impact on the local community and economy. Texas City, TX, oil refineries include:
- Valero, which produces gasoline, and diesel fuel
- Galveston Bay Refinery, which produces crude oil and hydrocracking
- BP America, which produces gasoline and fuel
hat You Need to Know About the Environmental Effects of Plant Explosions
What happens inside and outside of Texas City plants has an effect on the local environment and surrounding areas. For example, pollution and contamination caused by runoff and residual smoke may occur.
Environmental and community impact can also include window, door, and other structural damage to nearby homes, parks, and commercial establishments.
Chemical Plants Can Take Steps to Prevent Explosions
When our plant and refinery explosion lawyer serving Texas City represents you, we can look for all the ways the company could have avoided the explosion. Preventative measures can include:
- Adherence to all safety regulations
- Timely equipment repair and maintenance
- Responsible employee training and hiring
At Laborde Earles, we can consult industry experts to obtain relevant research and reports that prove the cause of the accident and corroborate your compensation request.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientPut Over 350 Years of Combined Personal Injury Experience to Work for You
We recently recovered $42 million for a family man who suffered third-degree burns on a significant portion of his body. He was offered nothing by his employer, who denied liability and recommended workers’ compensation as his only recourse.
We bring the same passionate pursuit of compensation to your case. Our legal team will:
- Investigate the cause of the explosion
- Prove the negligence that caused it
- Complete and submit forms and paperwork
- Provide updates on the progress of your case
- Consult industry, medical, and economic experts
We can handle the back-and-forth settlement negotiation process and will represent you in court if we cannot reach an acceptable agreement.
See Why Previous Clients Recommend Laborde Earles
When previous clients talk about our dedication to their cases, they leave online reviews like the following:
- Lauren O’Quinn: One of the best Law firms. Thank you, Mrs. Debbie and Jeanne, for taking care of me through this process.
- Dennis Buford: Having an accident is scary … One of my nieces who worked for a law firm told me who to call. I can say when Ms. Lisa started my phone calls, I began getting help … She would even call to check on me … Thank you.
Find additional reviews on our testimonials page and see why you can count on our client-focused team to advocate for you.
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 Help With Your Plant and Refinery Explosion Case
Our Texas City plant and refinery explosion attorney can recover compensation on your behalf if you or someone you love was injured in a recent explosion. We will review the details of your case at no upfront cost and won’t collect our payment unless we obtain compensation for you.
Get started now by contacting one of our consultation team members at Laborde Earles today.
