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    Unfortunately, refinery explosions are a risk in every industry that uses and stores numerous volatile chemicals and hazardous substances. These accidents often create catastrophic injuries or deaths that affect many workers and their families. The news is filled with current examples of injuries and deaths caused by these events such as the deadly chemical leak at the LyondellBasell plant in La Porte, Texas this year. There are many reasons refinery explosions occur, and there are many different types of injuries that they cause. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a refinery or plant explosion, you need a lawyer that specializes in this type of personal injury law in order to maximize damages the courts will award you in a civil suit.

    Common Causes of Refinery Explosions

    There are a number of factors that can contribute to refinery explosions. Some of the most common causes include:

    • Fires: Fires can start in refineries for a variety of reasons, including electrical arcing, hot work, and spontaneous combustion. Once a fire starts, it can quickly spread to other areas of the refinery, creating a large and dangerous fire that can increase the chances of an explosion ultimately occurring.
    • Explosions: Explosions can be caused by a number of factors, including fires, buildup of flammable vapors, unexpected or unintended releases of flammable gases and substances, and malfunctioning equipment. Explosions can cause significant damage to the refinery, its surroundings, and most importantly they can result in injuries and fatalities.
    • Corrosion: Corrosion can weaken the metal components of a refinery, making them more susceptible to failure. If a corroded component fails, it can cause a fire, explosion, or other hazardous accident.
    • Human error: Human error is a major factor in many refinery accidents. This can include mistakes made by operators, maintenance workers, and other employees.
    • Defective Equipment: Defective equipment can also cause refinery accidents. This can include equipment that is not properly designed, manufactured, inspected and/or maintained.

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    What Are the Common Injuries of Refinery Explosions?

    As stated previously, there are many possibilities of injuries in refinery explosions, but some are more common than others.

    • Burns
    • Hearing Loss
    • Head Trauma
    • Loss of Limb(s)
    • Lung Damage
    • Broken Bones
    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Eye Injuries
    • Asphyxiation
    • Death

    The extent of these injuries will vary based on the specifics of the explosion, but many of them cause permanent or long-lasting impairment. This is why a refinery plant explosion lawyer can be essential to maintaining your livelihood for yourself and your family.

    What to Do if You Are Injured in a Refinery Explosion in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, or anywhere in the United States

    In any catastrophic incident, the first thing you need to do is take care of yourself. Get medical attention as soon as possible, and make sure that you are doing everything within your power to limit your injuries and heal. If your injuries from the refinery explosion are severe, it could have an immediate negative financial impact, as you won’t be able to return to work for some time. That is why it is important to hire an experienced refinery plant explosion lawyer as soon as possible. The quicker you receive compensation for your injuries, the better your financial future will be. If your loved one has died, you may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death suit. There are many types of compensation for victims of refinery explosions and their families, and an expert in this field will be able to ensure that you recoup as much for your damages as possible.

    Hiring a Top-Rated Refinery Explosion Lawyer

    Whether you are an injured party or a family member, hiring an experienced refinery explosion lawyer in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, or anywhere in the United States is the first step in making sure you are compensated for the negligence or misconduct that caused you to suffer. At Morrow & Sheppard, LLP, we pride ourselves in offering expert catastrophic injury legal advice and representation for refinery explosion cases. Not only are we compassionate and knowledgeable, but we have an excellent track record for getting our clients the compensation that they deserve. Additionally, there are no upfront fees for the legal advice and representation you will receive. That means you don’t pay unless we win your case, and only then do we accept a contingency fee. This alleviates additional stress on our injured clients during litigation, and you can trust that we are motivated by your best interests. We cannot take away your pain, but we can ensure that you are compensated for your distress.

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