Texas’ status as the hub of oil and gas in the United States makes it a hotbed of plants and refineries. Whether you work in the oil and gas sector or another industry, you should not have to pay the cost of a refinery or plant explosion. A Texas personal injury lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers will fight for compensation to cover medical care and other damages.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers represents workers and non-employees harmed in explosions. Whether you are the injured party or your loved one suffered fatal injuries, a Texas plant and refinery explosion lawyer from our firm can assist you.
How Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Can Help Plant and Refinery Explosion Victims in Texas
A plant or refinery explosion may cause trauma, physical injury, and other symptoms that affect you indefinitely. As you recover and address the fallout from an accident, you deserve a legal team that:
- Handles industrial explosion cases regularly: Your case should not be the first time an attorney handles litigation of this kind. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers has secured financial recoveries for other plant and refinery explosion victims. We know the ropes, and we’re ready to fight for you.
- Will fight your case in a Texas courtroom if necessary: Our firm has recovered court verdicts and settlements, as we always act in our clients’ best interests. We won’t receive a fee unless we secure compensation for you.
- Will spare no expense when completing your case: We provide each client with personalized service to ensure we meet their needs and concerns. Also, we are a large firm with substantial resources. Our team in Texas can work with experts, commission exhibits detailing the explosion, and take any other steps necessary to prove your case.
Our lawyers have more than 350 years of combined legal experience. Our law firm’s presence on the Gulf Coast makes us familiar with the refineries and plants throughout this region, so we understand the great cost of explosions.
When you hire an attorney from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, you join a team that bands together to fight for your financial recovery in Texas.
We Know the History of Refinery and Plant Explosions in the Lone Star Stat
Our familiarity with the oil and gas industry (and other industries in Texas) makes us a firm you must consider. Some plant and refinery explosions that occurred in Texas include:
- The British Petroleum (BP) Texas City refinery explosion, which the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) recalls as a series of explosions that claimed the lives of 15 victims and injured 180 more
- The Delek Petroleum refinery explosion in Tyler, TX
- Phillips Petroleum Company’s Houston chemical complex explosion and fire
We monitor explosions at plants and refineries throughout Texas because we know victims may want legal help. Our team is likely already familiar with the plant or refinery accident that harmed you or a loved one, so we are ready to start your case without delay.
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.
ClientRecoverable Damages for a Texas Plant or Refinery Explosion Case
Explosions and fires involving oil, flammable chemicals, and other toxic substances can result in:
- Severe burns
- Internal organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Lung injury
- Eye injuries
- Amputation injuries
- Death
- Other health complications
Our team serving Texas will consult doctors, economists, engineers, scientists, and others who understand the nature of your plant explosion injuries injuries, the symptoms of those injuries, and the road to recovery ahead.
We may find your recoverable damages include:
Extensive, Long-Term Medical Bills
The greatest priority after an explosion is medical treatment for all injured parties. You must seek all the treatment you need and allow our firm to worry about the treatment costs. We will seek compensation covering:
- Emergency transport, which is often necessary to save lives after an explosion
- Emergency treatment
- Hospital stays
- Wound care (including for burns)
- Medications
- Imaging services
- Specialist appointments
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers works directly with clients’ doctors and our medical experts to assess all necessary medical expenses.
Cosmetic Procedures and Prosthetics
If you suffered burns or other injuries affecting your appearance, we will determine the cost of any cosmetic procedures you choose to have. In many cases, these procedures are not elective—they’re necessary to allow the patient to find some normalcy after a plant or refinery accident.
Pain and Suffering
Our firm considers the non-economic cost of explosion accidents, which may include:
- Painful memories of the explosion
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Mental anguish
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Lost self-esteem due to burns or other injuries
- Sleep problems
- Impaired quality of life
- Suicidal thoughts
We refer to these damages as pain and suffering and can secure compensation for the damages and related treatment.
Lost Income and Other Professional Harm
Those who cannot work after an industrial explosion may lose
- Income
- Earning power
- Promotions
- Bonuses
- Retirement contributions (including employer-matched contributions)
- Benefits
Wrongful Death Damages
If your loved one suffered fatal injuries following a plant or refinery explosion in Texas, please accept the condolences of the entire Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers team. Our wrongful death lawyers will evaluate your losses and seek a settlement for all related damages.
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 | ClientHow Our Team Will Fight for Your Financial Recovery After a Texas Plant and Refinery Explosion
Our plant and refinery explosion lawyers serving explosion victims in Texas will:
- Secure evidence of the cause of the refinery or plant explosion in question
- Document your economic and non-economic damages
- Assess the total cost of your damages, setting the financial target for a settlement
- Negotiate a settlement on your behalf
- Complete a trial if needed
- Oversee other details of your Texas explosion case
Our firm takes the pressure to seek financial recovery off your shoulders. Focus on your health while our team worries about your claim or lawsuit.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCall Us Today for a Free Consultation – Our Plant and Refinery Explosion Attorneys Are Ready to Help You
Our explosion injury attorneys from our team may face a deadline for filing your lawsuit after a plant or refinery explosion in Texas. Allow us to gather evidence and file the case as soon as possible.
Don’t wait any longer to contact us to learn how legal representation can help you recover financial compensation. Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today for your free, no-obligation consultation.
