Lubbock Plant Explosion Attorney

If you or a loved one was recently injured in a plant explosion, refinery explosion or another industrial accident, you and your family are likely hurting financially and emotionally.

In the state of Texas, workers have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. However, it is important to involve an attorney as quickly as possible after an accident as attorney will be able to collect and preserve evidence that will help you establish liability and collect compensation.

Causes of Plant Explosions

Chemical and refinery explosions have many causes and are an all too common occurrence across the Texas. The negligence of plant owners, violations of OSHA safety regulations, and the failure to provide appropriate safety trainings or equipment, puts workers at risk.

One of the most dangerous aspects of the oil industry comes with the flammability and explosiveness of the product produced, and it is no better exemplified than with the prevalence of refinery explosions in Texas over the years. These types of accidents are almost always catastrophic in nature, and they tend to ruin lives and families with their devastation such as with the BP refinery explosion in 2005, which killed 15 people and injured at least 170, still reverberates with Texas families a decade later.

Failure to Implement Safety Rules and Regulations

There are specific rules that refineries are supposed to follow in order to protect their workers. For example, they are supposed to make sure all flammable liquids are contained safely, and they are required to provide regular inspections of all pressurized containers. Refineries are also supposed to locate buildings that are unprotected, such as offices and administrative headquarters, a safe distance from those they consider hazardous. In addition, there are very strict rules regarding where personnel are supposed to be located during potentially hazardous start-up and shut-down operations while they are being conducted.