Sep 18, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Workplace Injuries
Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling chemical commonly found in building materials, household products, textiles, and industrial processes. While its applications are widespread, formaldehyde exposure can cause severe health risks, especially with prolonged or...
Sep 17, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Fire, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury
In recent weeks, the 2023 Marathon refinery fire in Garyville, Louisiana has garnered significant media attention. This attention is not only for the dramatic blaze that engulfed the facility for days on end, but also for its profound impact beyond the refinery’s...
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...
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...
Jun 19, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Manufacturing Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
Texas, known for its vast landscapes and booming industries, also holds a less enviable distinction: it leads the nation in the number of chemical incidents. With its dense concentration of chemical plants, refineries, and industrial facilities, the state has become a...
