Nov 21, 2024 | Burn Injury, Chemical Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
Petrochemical facilities are essential to the production of fuels, plastics, and other products critical to modern life. However, the hazards associated with storing and processing petroleum products are significant. A recent petroleum tank fire in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is...
Nov 18, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
The Conyers, Georgia Biolab chemical fire has left a lasting mark on the community, long after the initial flames were extinguished. Since the September fire, residents near the facility have reported ongoing health and environmental issues that highlight the...
Nov 15, 2024 | Gas Leak Injuries, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability
Natural gas pipeline leaks pose significant dangers, including fires, explosions, toxic exposure, and property damage. While emergency responders and utility companies handle immediate safety concerns, the aftermath of a pipeline leak often leaves individuals...
Nov 13, 2024 | Burn Injury, Defective Product, House Fire, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall
In recent months, GoveeLife issued a recall on more than 500,000 electric heaters due to a series of malfunctions that could pose significant safety risks. With the colder months approaching, many consumers rely on electric heaters for comfort and warmth. However,...
Nov 11, 2024 | Defective Medical Device, Defective Product, Personal Injury, Product Liability
The PowerPort, manufactured by Bard, a subsidiary of Becton Dickinson (BD), is a medical device designed to provide patients with reliable access to their veins for regular treatments. Such treatments include chemotherapy, IV medication, blood transfusions, and more....
Nov 8, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury
Gasoline vapor leaks are not only a major safety concern but also a source of hazardous benzene emissions, which can pose serious health risks to workers, nearby residents, and the environment. A recent incident at the Cenovus Lima Refinery, where a unit malfunction...