What our client thought would be a normal workday at the plant left him questioning whether or not he could fulfill his role as a father and husband for the rest of his life. An explosion resulted in second- and third-degree burns all over his body.
As the sole breadwinner in the house, our client not only had to worry about his own physical healing, but he was also concerned about the livelihood of his kids and wife. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers took the case on knowing that our client needed to focus on healing. We lifted the financial burden off of his and his family’s shoulders and fought to get our client the lifetime compensation he deserved after an accident that was in no way his fault.
The Explosion
The day of the accident, our client was cleaning at a plant when there was an explosion. The explosion pushed our client to the floor, where he lay suffering with burns that would affect him for the rest of his life.
Meanwhile, plant workers were arguing over why the explosion occurred and who was to blame.
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.
ClientBurns to Last a Lifetime
Our client was rushed to the hospital. Doctors diagnosed second- and third-degree burns across his body. Over half of his total body surface area was burned.
The Laborde Earles team immediately connected with a plastic surgeon to address our client’s open wounds and work on healing the burnt skin. Over time, our client’s burns would require several skin grafts.
Unfortunately, that was only the start of our client’s healing journey.
He was told by doctors that he would need to follow a lifetime plan in which he would receive therapy daily for the rest of his life.
The burns caused physical restrictions. He could no longer continue his normal duties at work. He was eventually released to work again, but with modified duty, no longer being able to work outside.
The incident also caused mental health issues, with our client no longer feeling safe at work.
Our client could no longer continue his career in the same way he functioned before the accident. As the sole breadwinner with a wife and children, this put a huge weight on his shoulders. Medical bills were also piling up.
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 | ClientFutures Restored
It was critical to hold the plant accountable for its negligence in causing the explosion. This one mistake cost our client his and his family’s future as they knew it.
We were able to secure $42 million for our client and his family. This money would not only ensure that our client’s immediate and future medical bills were taken care of, but also that his children’s futures would not be taken from them due to a loss of earning capacity and piling medical bills.
As a father, this was the most important thing to our client. And we were so grateful to have been able to restore his family’s future.
