Plants and refineries provide storage for many potentially hazardous products and raw ingredients. They are also sources of employment for many men and women. If you or a loved one is employed in one of these industries, you could be exposed to potential dangers every day.
Inadequate training and flawed or faulty equipment are among the top causes of plant and refinery explosions. The personal injury lawyers at Laborde Earle are passionate about workplace safety and helping injured workers and their families recover fair financial compensation. We will review your case at no cost or obligation and explain the steps we can take toward financial recovery.
Types of Refineries
Emerging infrastructure and technology mean there are many different types of refineries that employ increasing numbers of people. Common types of refineries include:
- Edible oil refineries
- Iron refineries
- Metal refineries
- Petroleum oil refineries
- Salt refineries
- Sugar refineries
Each of these refineries may expose workers to fires, potentially toxic chemicals, chemical-based fires, and explosions. These risks are due to gas and other sources of power. If you or a loved one was injured in a refinery fire or explosion, our gas plant and refinery lawyers will build a strong case for financial recovery.
Types of Industrial Plants
Just as we rely on refineries, various industrial plants keep our world running. Common types of plants include:
- Chemical plants
- Fertilizer plants
- Industrial fuel plants
- Metal manufacturing plants
- Natural gas processing plants
- Nuclear power plants
- Plastic manufacturing plants
Industrial plants like these expose workers to many of the same dangers and risks as refineries. Our legal team will help you recover appropriate compensation if you or a family member was injured while working.
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ClientLeading Causes of Plant and Refinery Explosions
According to the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), a 2008 explosion in a sugar factory was the result of immense amounts of combustible sugar dust found in multiple areas of the refinery.
Our team is familiar with this and the many other top causes of plant and refinery explosions. If we accept your case, we start by listening to your version of events and conducting a comprehensive investigation to get to the bottom of your accident. Doing so allows us to define negligence and appropriately assign financial liability.
Accumulated or Flying Dust and Debris
Plants and refineries house dangerous chemicals and other ingredients. When they are not adequately contained or cleaned, their accumulation (especially when under pressure) can lead to dangerous fires and explosions.
Inadequate Worker Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires many safety regulations and specialized trainings to promote worker safety. When ignored,
hazards arise that put workers at risk of injury due to flawed or faulty training, inspections, or avoidable errors.
Flawed or Faulty Equipment
Plants and refineries of all sizes run on multiple and massive pieces of industrial equipment. If we take on your case, our team can review each piece of equipment and obtain its manufacturing, service, and maintenance records.
Inadequately Maintained Plant and Refinery Facilities
Facilities like these require continual maintenance to keep them running smoothly and ensure worker safety. If the facility is not properly maintained, hazards are bound to arise in the form. Whenever possible, our investigation of your accident will include looking into facility care and maintenance records.
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 | ClientWhy You May Benefit From a Personal Injury Attorney to Fight for Compensation
Taking on a huge industrial plant or refinery is a daunting legal challenge. However, you do not have to handle the details and intricacies of your case on your own. When we represent you, our team will:
- Prove the negligence that led to the explosion
- Obtain and review internal incident reports
- Obtain and review relevant medical records
- Build the most compelling possible case file
- Determine the monetary value of your damages
- File your lawsuit within the allotted time
- Negotiate a favorable financial settlement
- Represent you in court, if necessary
We know how hard it can be to wait for news as your case develops. You deserve to be well-informed and up-to-date about your case, so we make a point of providing you with ongoing updates from start to finish.
Compensation We Demand for Injured Plant and Refinery Workers
Catastrophic accidents can lead to ongoing, costly, and extensive medical bills. The compensation demand we make for you may include all medical, rehabilitative, and therapeutic care in addition to:
- Loss of income
- Loss of earning ability
- Physical impairment
- Physical disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
We can also go after wrongful death damages for families whose loved ones did not survive a plant or refinery accident. Our attorneys will clarify which family members can benefit from a financial award.
See Why Previous Clients Recommend Laborde Earles
We work hard to make every client a priority. When clients we served in the past refer others to our law firm for representation, they leave online reviews like the following:
- Logan Billeaudeau: Mrs. Brittany Wiley is literally the best of the best…she’s quick to respond to whatever it is that I’m needing. Couldn’t ask for better representation!
- Janet Girouard: The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Larke Landry was very informative making sure that I understand the procedure…Kimberly Fontenot always a step ahead. Providing me with the information I need without having to call her.
Find additional reviews and accolades on our testimonials page and see why you can trust our legal team to fight hard for the best possible outcome for you.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientContact Our Case Review Team to Get Started Today
If you or a loved one was injured in a plant or refinery explosion, our investigation will prove its top causes and contributing factors, as well as your right to receive fair compensation.
Learn more about your options for financial recovery today by contacting Laborde Earles. We’ll get started on your free consultation right away.
