Jul 19, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
In the wake of a damaging tornado, an Exxon oil refinery in Joliet, Illinois, one of the nation’s largest refineries, has been left without power. This significant disruption highlights the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure to severe weather events and...
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)...
Jul 16, 2024 | Car Accident, Dram Shop Law, DUI/DWI, Motorcycle Accident, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury, Sexual Assault, Truck Accident, Wrongful Death
The Texas Dram Shop Act is a significant piece of legislation designed to address the liability of alcohol-serving establishments, such as bars, restaurants, and liquor stores, when their service results in harm. Enacted as part of the broader civil liability...
Jul 13, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In a stark reminder of the inherent dangers faced by oilfield workers, an oilfield explosion rocked an area near Bradley, Oklahoma recently, injuring four employees. This incident has drawn significant attention to the safety protocols and risks associated with oil...
Jul 11, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Texas is home to the highest number of chemical facilities in the United States, and with this distinction comes an alarming frequency of chemical incidents such as spills, leaks, and explosions. These incidents, occurring nearly every other day, pose significant...
