Petrochemical Industry Accidents

Petrochemical Accident Lawyer

The Houston area is one of the largest petrochemical centers in the world. In many ways the region stands on the cutting edge of safety and efficiency. Catastrophic explosions and leaks happen less frequently than in the past because of modern technology. However, there are still many old facilities operating in the region. Many of these older plants receive only minimal maintenance. The operators are working under the adage, “Don’t fix it unless it’s broke.”

Unfortunately, that approach leads to problems that in turn produce injury-causing accidents. Our clients come to us with terrible injuries. Petrochemical explosions and spills cause burns, exposure to powerful toxins such as benzene, broken limbs, lung disease, and neurological problems. We have represented many families who have lost a loved one in a petrochemical plant accident or oil refinery explosion.

At our Friendswood, Texas law firm, our principal attorney, Alton C. Todd, has represented hundreds of petrochemical workers injured in plant accidents during his more than 30 years of practice. This has given our entire staff a detailed knowledge of the petrochemical industry. We understand the processes used in the plants. We know which documents to request and which questions to ask to find the truth. If you have been injured in a petrochemical plant accident, contact our law firm to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

Your case is our cause

Even the most modern petrochemical plants have the potential to cause serious accidents. Such plants are still dangerous work places. They are essentially huge chemistry sets where chemicals are mixed to create a different products. When all the proper controls are in place, the workers well-trained, and the equipment properly maintained, things usually go well.

When one of these elements is missing, or an employee or supervisor is negligent, things can go very badly. Chemicals under pressure can explode. Pipes not properly cleaned can have residue that mixes fatally with the next batch of chemicals. Water left in lines after a shutdown and testing can turn to steam, causing a blowout.

We protect the rights of workers injured in petrochemical plant accidents, pursuing and exhausting all the remedies allowed by law on their behalf. We also hope to prevent future tragedy. A lawsuit that results in a major settlement or verdict may convince a corporation that investing in safety is a good business decision.

If you have been injured in a petrochemical plant accident, you need an attorney with the experience and knowledge gained through hundreds of similar accident cases. Contact our Friendswood, Texas office. Call The Law Firm of Alton B. Todd. We can help.