Recent Plant Explosion in the Lake Charles Area

According to WBRZ, a 2022 explosion at a chemical plant in the Lake Charles area injured six workers. The reported cause was an out-of-control fire that started close to a storage tank that was out of commission for servicing and maintenance. The explosion also resulted in a shelter-in-place order for the community.

Plant explosions like this one affect more than the injured employees. They affect their families and loved ones and expose the environment and surrounding areas to potentially dangerous toxins, chemicals, and rancid air. Our law firm represents anyone injured by a plant or refinery fire or explosion.

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Determining Financial Liability for Plant and Refinery Explosions

If negligence in the workplace was the cause of the explosion, we will hold the plant or refinery accountable. In a recent case, our law firm fought to recover damages for a client who was injured when a pipe burst, and he suffered third-degree burns all over his body. While the chemical plant offered workers’ comp benefits, we pursued—and obtained—a $42 million financial award.

Damages we can demand on your behalf include medical bills, lost income, physical and emotional pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages, if applicable. Whether your compensation comes from the plant, refinery, or a third-party company, you can count on us to fight hard for the best possible financial outcome for you and your family.

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Companies With Plants in or Near Lake Charles, LA

  • Our plant and refinery explosion attorney in Lake Charles is committed to serving the unique needs of explosion injury victims. Plants and refineries near Lake Charles, LA, include:
  • Westlake Chemical: Makers of polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride, ethylene-vinyl acetate, and acrylate resins
  • Sasol Chemical Complex: Makers of chemicals, energy solutions, and Sasol ecoFT
  • LyondellBasell Polyolefins Plant: Makers of chemicals, polymers, and fuels
  • W.R Grace & Co.: Makers of anti-corrosive pigments, silica, and chemical catalysts
  • Geo Specialty Chemicals: Makers of water treatment chemicals, adhesives, and solvents
  • Rain CII Carbon: Makers of raw materials used to produce carbon products
  • PPG Industries: Makers of paint, coatings, and specialized materials
  • Calcasieu Refining Co.: Makers of crude oil and truck loading and unloading racks
  • Phillips 66: Makers of renewable fuel, batteries, carbon capture, and hydrogen
  • Grey Rock Resources: Owns and operates chemical storage facilities

If you or someone you love was injured at one of these locations, our team at Laborde Earles can fight for you and take on the company and/or their insurer, no matter how big or small.

Steps Chemical Plants Can Take to Prevent Explosions

Victims of plant and refinery explosions can suffer injuries like burns, broken bones, organ damage, traumatic brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Because of the high risk of injury, plants and refineries require stringent safety measures to protect owners, workers, third-party vendors, service technicians, and others who are in and around that facility. Safety measures that prevent explosions include:

  • Adopting and implementing safe work habits
  • Enforcing OSHA’s safety restrictions and guidelines
  • Maintaining proper chemical and material storage
  • Appropriate employee training and supervision

Worker safety, safety training posters, and timely cleaning to avoid small fires, sparks, and debris accumulation can also help prevent workplace hazards. If none of these were implemented in your plant and you were injured, we can help.

What It Means to Have Our Plant and Refinery Explosion Lawyer Fight for You

At Laborde Earles, we are passionate about holding negligent parties accountable for the results of their actions and pursuing damages for injury victims. To strengthen your case against the plant or refinery where your injuries occurred, our personal injury attorney will:

  • Handle all verbal, written, and electronic communication
  • Calculate recoverable economic and non-economic damages
  • Obtain your medical, rehabilitation, and therapy records and bills
  • Identify the at-fault party or parties and their negligent actions
  • Complete and submit insurance claim forms and court filings
  • Provide ongoing updates on the progress of your case
  • Negotiate monetary settlement or take your case to court

We know how hard it can be to wait for news on your case and on the settlement process while simultaneously recovering from catastrophic burn and explosion injuries. Our Lake Charles industrial explosion lawyers will provide you with ongoing updates on your case.


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If you or a loved one was injured in an industrial explosion, our Lake Charles plant and refinery explosion attorney will help you recover fair and appropriate compensation. We will prove the cause of your accident, identify the at-fault party, and handle every other detail of your case.

Get started today by contacting Laborde Earles for a free consultation.

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