Sep 10, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Manufacturing Injuries, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
The recent chemical plant fire in Baytown has brought renewed attention to the dangers associated with butene, a highly flammable substance used in the production of plastics and petroleum products. The blaze, which erupted at the Raven Butene-1 facility, sent thick...
Aug 21, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Defective Product, Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Work Injury
Formaldehyde is a chemical compound commonly used in a variety of consumer products and industrial applications. Its inclusion in everyday items such as cosmetics, furniture, building materials, and even personal care products is due to its preservative and...
Aug 12, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
Chemical plant explosions are catastrophic events that often lead to severe injuries, loss of life, and significant property damage. One of the more common yet preventable causes of such explosions is the over-pressurization of railcars transporting hazardous...
Aug 7, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Construction Injury, Personal Injury, Premises Liability
On the grand opening day of the Great Wolf Lodge Water Park in Webster, Texas more than a dozen construction workers were hospitalized following a chemical leak incident. The Webster Police Department confirmed the incident, which occurred at an external pool house...
Jul 18, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
In the wake of an unexpected chemical release, Orange County officials have issued a precautionary shelter-in-place order for several communities. This directive aims to protect residents from potential exposure to hazardous substances while emergency services work to...
Jul 17, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Defective Product, Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability
Formaldehyde is a chemical compound widely used in various industries, including manufacturing, textiles, and cosmetics. Despite its ubiquitous presence, formaldehyde has been classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)...
