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A refinery explosion lawsuit in Houston may arise when there are disputes over claims and liability. If you are facing serious injuries and losses, your Houston refinery attorney will navigate this legal process for you. That includes seeking a settlement as a first step. If a settlement is not reached, your Houston-based oil refinery explosion attorney at The Doan Law Firm will file a lawsuit on your behalf.
When a refinery explosion lawsuit is necessary, the process has several steps. Your attorney will provide you with insight into each of these areas. Take a look at the overall process:
After investigating your case and losses and filing necessary insurance claims, your attorney will prepare a settlement demand package. This happens after you complete medical treatment. Your doctor will document your injuries and their lasting impact. This initiates a negotiation between your attorney and the insurance company. The goal is to reach a settlement agreement.
To be clear, most cases settle here. That means you do not have to go further in the legal process to recover damages. Insurance companies and the defendant typically want to avoid the publicity that can accompany a lawsuit. That means they typically settle. Yet, if they do not, you still have the right to pursue compensation. The decision-making must be done by the court system instead.
If a settlement does not happen for any reason, your attorney will then file a lawsuit in the Houston court system against the at-fault party. This requires several steps and serving the at-fault party. The statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit is two years.
The refinery’s attorneys and the insurance company then investigate the refinery’s fault and your claim further. You are likely to have some questions and go through a deposition where the defendant’s attorneys can question you. Most often, they gather information and then settle at this point.
If not, the case will proceed to court. This process takes time and may involve multiple motions and delays. You can expect your attorney to navigate the entire process for you. At any time, the insurance company can agree to settle.
Your attorney will prepare you for trial by providing you with all of the details necessary. You will also learn a great deal about your rights and the risks you face moving forward. You can expect your attorney to fight for your right to fair compensation.
Numerous other factors influence the decision to file a lawsuit and the recovery of compensation. For example, a class action lawsuit may be filed when multiple parties are harmed. A class action or mass tort case groups people together into one lawsuit to facilitate more efficient handling of a large-scale disaster or set of injuries. These can take longer to process, and there may be additional costs.
The Doan Law Firm is the advocate you need and can trust in challenging cases like this. We bring years of experience and a reputation for fighting aggressively, including in other refinery explosion cases. Schedule a free consultation with our refinery explosion lawsuit attorney in Houston now.