Chemical plants are particularly dangerous places to work, and accidents at these locations can easily turn into major disasters involving massive explosions, fires that last for days, lingering smoke, and exposure to toxic fumes. While workers face the greatest chance of serious injury or death, nearby residents can also experience devastating losses, including extensive property […]

In this blog post, we cover workplace fatality statistics as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). We’ll provide a detailed analysis of workplace deaths by age group, event type, occupation, and industry sector. Next, well discuss Texas state-specific statistics, insights from the Texas Department of Insurance and key findings from the AFL-CIO’s […]

Workplace hazards are any potential dangers that could harm or injure employees or others in a work environment. These hazards can arise from various sources, including physical objects, dangerous substances, unsafe work practices, or even the design of workstations. Understanding and mitigating these hazards is essential to maintaining a safe working environment. From exposure to […]

Summary: Jury verdict against a chemical plant for wrongful death.

$11 million Jury verdict against oil field trucking company for a wrongful death.  

Summary: Verdict against a trucking company for severe neurological injuries.

Summary: Jury verdict against an offshore company that failed to maintain its equipment injuring our client.

Summary: Jury verdict for injuries resulting from an accident that occurred while drilling an oil well.

Our client, Derrick, suffered a devastating injury while operating a machine press, resulting in the loss of his arm. We contended that the machine provided to him was unsafe, while the opposition argued that the incident was solely his fault due to improper use. After a week of trial, the case was resolved for a […]

On Friday, May 5th, a massive chemical fire erupted in an explosion at the Shell Deer Park chemical plant in Deer Park, TX. The incident occurred after a series of self-reported complex malfunctions within the facility, like tripped compressors, pressure loss, and freezing weather. What To Know About Shell Deer Park Shell Deer Park is […]