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Flint Hills Oil Refinery Fire Highlights Community-Wide Risks
An oil refinery fire in Flint Hills, Texas in March grabbed headlines due to its potential impact on the environment, community, and economy. The Flint Hills Resources refinery, located near Houston, experienced a massive blaze that led to widespread concern and...
Burn Injury Lawyer’s Guide to Flash Fires and Victims’ Rights
Flash fires are sudden and devastating, and often leave those affected grappling with severe injuries and immense emotional trauma. For victims of these unexpected infernos, understanding their rights and avenues for legal recourse is paramount. In this guide, the...
Galena Park Chemical Plant Flash Fire Injures 3 Contractors
Kherkher Garcia has learned that three individuals have been hospitalized following injuries sustained in a flash fire at a chemical plant located in Galena Park on Friday afternoon. According to reports, Galena Park fire crews and police responded to the incident at...
Kevin Haynes Selected to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® 2024
Kherkher Garcia is thrilled to announce that Kevin Haynes (Partner) has been selected among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for the year 2024. This prestigious recognition is an honor reserved for the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys who have...
El Paso County Recycling Plant Fire Raising Alarms
Fire crews spent hours working to extinguish a fire at a recycling plant in El Paso County this week. The fire sent a plume of black smoke into the air raising concerns for nearby communities. Multiple fire departments responded to the facility, where it was noted...
Is Formaldehyde in Clothing Dangerous?
Formaldehyde – a compound with a distinctive, pungent odor – is a common industrial chemical used in various products, including clothing. Formaldehyde in clothing serves several purposes, such as preventing shrinkage, reducing wrinkling, and enhancing colorfastness....
Natural Gas Burn Injuries: Causes, Consequences, and Your Rights
Natural gas is a common energy source used for heating, cooking, and electricity generation in many households and industries around the world. While it is a convenient and efficient fuel, it can pose serious risks, including the potential for burn injuries....
Violations Unearthed Following Union Parish Oil Well Explosion
On June 20, 2023, the community of Union Parish, Louisiana, was violently disrupted by a catastrophic oil well explosion. The explosion occurred at a well operated by Hargraves Production LLC. Initial reports indicated that a combination of factors led to the...
Who Qualifies to File an Ozempic Lawsuit?
Ozempic, a prescription medication designed to aid in the management of type 2 diabetes, has been the subject of much attention in recent months, not only for its purported benefits but also for potential side effects. Some reports suggest side effects so severe that...
Navigating Texas DUI and DWI Laws
Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are serious offenses in Texas, with potentially life-altering consequences. While the terms DUI and DWI are often used interchangeably, there are key distinctions between Texas DUI and DWI laws. It...
