Chemical Exposure • Petrochemical Plant Explosions • Oil Refinery Fires
The Gulf Coast and the Ship Channel area of Houston are home to the largest petrochemical plants and refineries in the U.S, and is also the location for some of the most serious petrochemical industry accidents, including explosions, toxic chemical releases and oil spills. There are more petrochemical and chemical plants per square mile in this area than any other place in the world, and Texas is the largest petroleum refining state in the country, with nine of the top 20 refineries ranked by capacity (according to the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration).
Refineries and chemical plants operate along the entire Texas Gulf coastline, stretching from the Louisiana border to Corpus Christi. Exxon Mobile Corp's Baytown refinery is the nation's largest refinery, and BP's Texas City refinery is the nation's third-largest refinery. See a list of the Top 20 Refineries in the U.S.
For over five decades, the personal injury attorneys at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend have represented injured workers and families whose loved ones died in the largest petrochemical industry accidents in the Houston area. We have the experience injured workers need and we're not afraid to tackle cases against big corporations with deep pockets.
Contact our Houston personal injury law firm to speak to a lawyer if you or a loved one was injured in a petrochemical plant or oil refinery accident. We have the experience to handle your case.
Serious Accidents and Catastrophic Injuries
Oil refinery and petrochemical plant accidents, as well as accidents on oil tankers are often fatal because of exposure to toxic chemicals and the incidence of explosions and fire-related deaths. We have represented workers who suffered:
- Serious burn injuries, scarring and disfigurement in fires or explosions
- Lung damage or industrial illnesses from chemical inhalation or chemical exposure in petrochemical plant explosions or chemical or oil spills
- Head trauma, back injuries and paralysis from falls or explosions
- Loss of limbs, eyesight or hearing in explosions
We help grieving families achieve financial recovery after the wrongful death of a loved one in a petrochemical accident or oil refinery accident.
Experienced and Skilled Attorneys
All of our attorneys are capable of handling complex cases against powerful defendants. In particular, injury lawyers Randall O. Sorrels and Benny Agosto are certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law. Only a small percentage of attorneys in Texas hold this certification. It can only be achieved by lawyers with years of experience and a proven track record.
The Rights of Undocumented Workers, Temporary Workers & Migrant Workers
Undocumented workers, temporary workers, and migrant workers hold many dangerous jobs, including jobs in chemical and petrochemical plants and oil refineries. If you have a friend or family member who is an undocumented worker injured on the job, assure them that they do have the right to be compensated for their injuries. We can help.
Contact Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend in Houston, Texas, for more information about chemical plant explosions. Several of our lawyers are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Our experienced lawyers are prepared to initiate an investigation and pursue your claim for financial recovery. Call us at 713-222-7211 or toll-free at 800-870-9584 for a free consultation.
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