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Top Plant Explosion Lawyer in Houston

Top Plant Explosion Lawyer in Houston

If you or a loved one were injured in a refinery accident, you need the help of the top plant explosion lawyer in Houston. Houston is home to some of the largest oil and gas refineries in the state, and though this business is crucial to our regional economy, the work it requires can be extremely dangerous. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has put federal laws in place to prevent refinery accidents from injuring workers –– however, accidents can still happen. If safety precautions are not taken seriously, fires and explosions can occur on the worksite, injuring or even...

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What to Do in an 18 Wheeler Accident

What to Do in an 18 Wheeler Accident

Getting hit in an 18 wheeler accident can cause serious damage to both your vehicle and your body and, in more severe cases, can result in wrongful death. Not to mention you will likely face greedy trucking companies who hire expensive attorneys to fight you and try to prevent you from recovering the compensation you deserve. We understand that being involved in an 18 wheeler accident can be incredibly stressful for both you and your family. You should not have to face these battles and these financial burdens on your own. Who is liable in a truck accident? How is “fault or...

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Common Causes of Oilfield Accidents

Common Oilfield Accidents

Due to dangerous workplace conditions, common oilfield accidents happen often in the state of Texas. In fact, the oil and gas industry has one of the highest rates of severe injuries in the United States. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), there were 489 workers from the oil and gas industry that died on the job from 2013 – 2017.  Common oilfield accidents can happen if safety protocols and equipment used on the worksite are not properly monitored. The more these safety measures are ignored, the more likely it will be that an oilfield worker can get severely or...

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