Houston, Texas Industrial Explosion Lawyers: Who Is Liable for a Workplace Blast?

Have you recently been injured in a preventable industrial explosion in Houston, Texas? If so, the Houston workplace injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw are here to help you secure the work accident compensation you need. We have been helping injured Texans like you finance their recoveries since 1992.

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Liability is determined by negligence. When any party fails to uphold their duty of reasonable care, and that failure causes an accident, the negligent party can be held liable for the damages caused by that accident. Workers’ compensation insurance in Texas complicates that slightly.

Texas does not require private employers to carry workers’ comp insurance. That means non-subscribers may face lawsuits from employees injured on the job, but if an employer carries it, lawsuits are more limited. Be sure to speak with a Texas attorney as soon as possible to assess your options.

Common examples of negligence leading to Texas industrial explosion liability are:

• Failure to address known hazards
• Negligent hiring and/or training practices
• Violating safety regulations
• Inadequate maintenance
• Defective equipment
• Improper hot-work procedures
• Failure to post necessary warning signs
• Improper storage
• Improper handling of hazardous materials

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule, meaning multiple parties may share liability for one accident based on their degree of negligence. You may even be partially liable for your own injuries. Partial-fault victims can still pursue lawsuits and insurance claims for their injuries, but the compensation they are awarded will be reduced by their percentage of liability. A Houston industrial accident lawyer can work to reduce partial-fault victims' liability, maximizing the value of their settlement.

Building a strong work injury claim requires evidence. You must collect evidence that proves liability as well as evidence that demonstrates the losses you have suffered because of your accident. Evidence should be collected as quickly as possible. Witness statements become less reliable over time, and some evidence may disappear entirely.

Your Houston industrial explosion lawyer can start gathering evidence and ensure you meet all legal deadlines. Some forms of evidence that may be relevant to your claim include:

• Medical records
• Photo/video evidence
• Witness statements
• Inspection records
• Pay stubs
• Incident reports
• Prior complaints
• Hiring/training records
• Pain journals

Insurance and workers’ comp claims often do not cover the financial needs of injured industrial workers. To maximize their accident compensation, injured workers should sue liable parties for damages. Damages allow victims to seek restitution for both financial and emotional losses.

Examples of damages you may qualify for include:

• Reimbursement of medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Loss of companionship
• Permanent disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of benefits
• Mental anguish
• Wrongful death
• Punitive damages

An experienced Texas plant explosion lawyer is invaluable for victims who need justice. Your attorney will build a strong case and maximize the value of your claim by pursuing every possible avenue for compensation. Your lawyer can even gather evidence on your behalf, negotiate your insurance claims for you, and handle paperwork related to your case. Delegating these tasks to your attorney will free you up to focus on your recovery.

Since 1992, the workplace explosion injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw have been winning workplace injury cases for Texans like you. Check out our law firm’s client reviews to see our outstanding track record. We even offer a free consultation so you can get started right away, with no risk.

Better yet, thanks to our contingency-fee agreement, you pay nothing unless we win your case. Getting started is truly risk-free, so contact us online or call us toll-free at 1-800-862-1260, where our English- and Spanish-speaking staff is available 24/7 to help you get started. Call Carabin Shaw today for the justice and compensation you deserve!

For more information:

• Texas Department of Insurance
• Texas Statutes 33
• OSHA