Mar 11, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A December, 2023 oil refinery explosion in Bridgeport, Connecticut underscores the inherent risks associated with working in, or living near, industrial facilities. This incident also raised questions about regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness measures....
Mar 1, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions
Natural gas pipelines form the lifelines of our societies, supplying homes, businesses, and industries with a reliable source of energy. Yet, hidden beneath the ground, these pipelines harbor a silent threat that is capable of wreaking havoc on nearby communities in...
Feb 22, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions, Wrongful Death
In the wake of tragic incidents involving natural gas incidents, the search for justice and accountability becomes paramount. Companies like Atmos Energy, responsible for providing natural gas to millions of homes and businesses across the United States, are entrusted...
Feb 20, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Safety, The Jones Act, Workplace Safety
In the vast expanses of the Gulf of Mexico, where offshore oil rigs dot the horizon and maritime operations hum with activity, safety is paramount. Louisiana, a state intimately tied to the oil and gas industry, has taken a significant step to enhance the safety of...
Feb 12, 2024 | Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents
In the sprawling landscape of Texas, where the oil and gas industry thrives, incidents involving gas leaks can have devastating consequences. From minor health issues to catastrophic explosions, these incidents pose significant risks to both individuals and...
Feb 7, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident
Dozens of Baytown, Texas residents attended a recent hearing related to the proposed expansion of the Exxon Olefins plant in Baytown. The hearing, organized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, lasted for hours as numerous residents came forward to speak...
