Any time a chemical plant is operational, there is a risk of injury to workers. The environmental conditions must be very carefully managed to minimize any risks associated with that environment. Yet, plants often take steps to minimize costs or sidestep regulations meant to keep workers and the public safe. If you are injured...

An Austin home exploded on Sunday, April 13, injuring at least six people and damaging 24 homes near the source of the blast. Early reports claim that the blast was heard as far away as Georgetown, and pictures of the incident scene show a plume of smoke extending into the sky above the wrecked...

Explosion injuries frequently result in broken bones due to the sheer force of the blast or impact with debris. Fractures from catastrophic explosion accidents in Houston can range from simple breaks to severe crush injuries requiring surgery. The intensity of the blast wave and airborne debris can cause complex fractures, dislocations, and long-term mobility...

An explosion injury can result in severe penetrating ballistic trauma, often caused by flying shrapnel, debris, or high-velocity projectiles. These injuries can affect vital organs, cause life-threatening blood loss, and leave victims with permanent impairments. When a serious explosion occurs in Houston, the force alone can propel dangerous fragments at high speeds, leading to...

At least five workers have suffered injuries after an explosion occurred at a container terminal at Galveston Port, according to city officials. At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, the Galveston Fire Department was dispatched to a call involving a small fire and explosion at the Texas International Terminals property. Galveston police spokesperson Kurt Koopman...