Aug 19, 2024 | Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Wrongful Death
Natural gas pipelines are a critical component of the energy infrastructure, transporting gas over vast distances to fuel homes, businesses, and industries. However, working on these pipelines poses significant hazards that can lead to serious injuries or even...
Aug 15, 2024 | Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Pipeline Explosions, Wrongful Death
Natural gas is a common and essential resource in many homes, but it also poses significant risks if not properly managed. A recent tragedy in Bel Air, Maryland, serves as a grim reminder of these dangers, where a natural gas leak led to a catastrophic explosion,...
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...
Aug 1, 2024 | Burn Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report on the maritime fire aboard the Staten Island ferry Sandy Ground in 2022, which caused $13 million in damages. The NTSB identified a design flaw and crew error as the main causes of the incident, which...
Jul 22, 2024 | Burn Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries
In a recent and alarming incident at the Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Iowa, two employees suffered burn injuries. This ethanol plant explosion highlights the inherent risks associated with working in industrial environments, particularly in ethanol production...
