Feb 16, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Defective Product, Oil Refinery Injuries, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
The community surrounding the Phillips 66 refinery in Billings, Montana is recovering from the stressful events of February 9, 2024. According to reports, not one – but two – fires erupted at the refinery causing community-wide concern. An incident like this one puts...
Feb 11, 2024 | Children's Product Liability, Defective Children's Product, Defective Product, Product Liability, Product Recall
In recent years, hoverboards burst into the scene as a futuristic mode of transportation and a trendy gadget for tech-savvy individuals. These self-balancing scooters promised convenience and fun, but beneath their sleek exteriors lurked a hidden danger: fire hazards....
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...
Dec 12, 2023 | Burn Injury, Child Injuries, Defective Children's Product, Defective Product, Product Liability, Safety
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is warning consumers about the rising number of child injuries due to hairstyling products. Hairstyling products, such as curling irons or straighteners pose a particular risk of injury to young children due to the intense heat...
Nov 8, 2023 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A petroleum processing plant explosion in Shepherd, Texas this morning is causing chaos at the plant and nearby communities. At least one person has been injured in the chemical plant explosion, evacuations have been ordered, and roads are closed around the site....