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West Texas Oil Field Blast Kills Two and Injures Nine Others

A high-pressure explosion claimed the lives of two West Texas oil field workers and injured nine others in Loving County, Texas on the morning of Wednesday, April 30, 2014. For those impacted by such incidents, consulting an oilfield accident lawyer may be a necessary step to understand legal rights and options. Loving County [...]

Date: May 2, 2014 / Environmental Injury / Wrongful Death

Flash Fire Explosion at Georgia-Pacific Plant in Corrigan, TX

A flash fire explosion occurred this past Saturday, April 26, 2014, at the Georgia-Pacific Plant in Corrigan, Texas, which is about 100 miles north of Houston, Texas.  At least seven workers suffered severe trauma and burns from the explosion that occurred in the “bag house,” where sawdust collects, at the plywood mill in Po[...]

Date: April 28, 2014 / Environmental Injury

Asbestosis Is Very Common With Airplane Mechanics

What is most deadly about asbestosis is not its chronic nature, but the likelihood it will lead to fatal conditions like lung failure or cancer. This disease is caused by exposure to asbestos, a silicate material used in the early to middle 20th century and prized for its resistance to heat and tensile strength. After years of [...]

Date: June 11, 2013 / Environmental Injury / Uncategorized

An Ecoli Outbreak Has Been Reported In Brazos County!

// An E-coli outbreak has been reported in Brazos County.  Eight persons have contracted the strain O157:H7.  Two of these are young brothers from the Bryan College Station area, who remain in Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX.  The remaining six are adults and have not been hospitalized. E. coli is a harmful b[...]

Date: May 10, 2013 / Environmental Injury / Uncategorized

ExxonMobil Refinery Fire In Beaumont TX

In the news yesterday, the ExxonMobil refinery in Beaumont, TX was the scene of a fire where 12 plant workers were injured, with most suffering extensive burns. In such unfortunate situations, seeking legal advice from a personal injury lawyer can be crucial.. The fire occurred near a hydrotreater heat exchanger and the worker[...]

Date: April 18, 2013 / Environmental Injury / Uncategorized

Lawsuits Involving Mesothelioma FAQS

Lawsuits involving asbestos are becoming more and more common due to public knowledge and awareness, just as mesothelioma FAQs are, with many individuals seeking the facts based around this disorder and the legal ramifications that are involved. The disease is most commonly caused by the over-exposure to asbestos, a material th[...]

Date: February 24, 2013 / Environmental Injury / Uncategorized

When Thinking Of Filing A Mesothelioma Lawsuit Talk To An Attorney

A mesothelioma lawsuit is a complex case when compared to other common personal injury cases, with many characteristics such as the time elapsed being taken into consideration. The steady climb of awareness is due to the recent public outcry of the dangers of asbestos exposure.  The disease itself is an aggressive type of canc[...]

Date: February 13, 2013 / Environmental Injury / Uncategorized