Industrial Workplace Accidents

Lawyer for Workers Injured in Factory and Industrial Accidents in Harris County

Work in an industrial setting comes with numerous inherent dangers. However, it's up to supervisors and employers to make sure workers are as safe as possible and to take the steps necessary to avoid major accidents. If you've been injured on the job, you may have grounds for a negligence lawsuit against your employer or a third-party, and the team at the Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec can help you take action.

Chemical plants remain one of the most dangerous places to work. Explosions at these facilities are alarmingly common and pose huge risks to workers and those in the surrounding area, often causing injuries and death.

Common Causes Of Plant Explosions

Chemical plant and refinery explosions can occur for any number of reasons. When an explosion occurs at a plant, workers may suffer serious injuries or even be killed. Injuries typical of these types of accidents include third-degree chemical burns and smoke inhalation. Some of the common causes of chemical plant explosions include:

• Fires
• Natural disasters
• Inexperienced employees
• Machine malfunctions

Work Out Your Recovery With a Houston Injury Attorney

Explosions at chemical plants are extremely dangerous and pose huge risks to those working at the plant or living in the surrounding area. If a loved one died or suffered a traumatic injury in a chemical plant accident, you may need to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim. An attorney can help you understand what options are available to you in the event you or a loved one suffer the physical, emotional and financial distress of an industrial accident.