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...Dec 7, 2023 | Formaldehyde Exposure, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Safety, Workplace Safety
Formaldehyde is one of the most commonly used chemicals with a wide variety of uses. While it is a useful compound, it is also incredibly hazardous to human health. Formaldehyde health effects can have a tremendous and long-lasting impact on those exposed. It is...