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...
Jan 25, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Workplace Injuries
Formaldehyde, a colorless and strong-smelling gas, is a ubiquitous chemical used in various industries and household products. While it serves essential purposes in manufacturing, it has raised concerns due to its potential health effects, particularly its association...
Jan 11, 2024 | Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
A recent chemical spill in Louisiana is highlighting the hazards of workers in facilities that handle caustic materials. Chemical spills, whether small-scale incidents or large-scale accidents, can have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond immediate safety...
Jan 9, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Personal Injury, Train Accidents
Just days before Thanksgiving 2023, a CSX train derailed near Livingston, Kentucky, spilling molten sulfur and igniting concerns far beyond the wreckage. Now, residents are banding together in a class action lawsuit accusing the railroad giant of negligence and...
Dec 15, 2023 | Chemical Injury, Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Formaldehyde, a colorless and strong-smelling chemical compound, has long been recognized as a carcinogen, posing significant health risks upon prolonged exposure. Classified as a human carcinogen by several health organizations, including the International Agency for...
