Sep 12, 2023 | Burn Injury, Defective Product, House Fire, Product Liability, Safety
A house fire in Oak Forest, Illinois is causing homeowners across the U.S. to consider the dangers of propane tank explosions. The explosion caused extensive damage to the home, but fortunately no one was hurt. This outcome is fortunate, but propane tank explosions...
Jul 29, 2023 | Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion
A recent explosion at the Dow Chemical Plant in Plaquemine, Louisiana has nearby residents concerned about air quality and potential water contamination. Residents in nearby neighborhoods report their homes shaking and rattling when the explosion occurred. Now, they...
Jul 6, 2023 | Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
Power plants are hazardous environments for those who work there. Working around chemicals, combustible materials, and various equipment can all be hazardous. Power plants are vulnerable to catastrophic incidents, such as explosions. A power plant explosion can cause...
Jun 1, 2023 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
One of the most traumatic events that someone onboard a maritime vessel can experience is an explosion or fire onboard. Fires onboard a vessel occur quickly, are difficult to contain, and put the ship, and the lives of those onboard, at risk. There are many potential...
May 30, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion
Communities across Oklahoma are battling grief after an explosion at the Wynnewood Refinery left two people injured. Reports indicated an explosion and then a fire broke out in part of the facility. Two men were taken to the hospital where one, unfortunately, later...
