Explosions

New Orleans Explosion Accident Lawyers

Familiarity with an environment, even when you are warned of possible dangers related to reactive materials, can create a false sense of security. You are used to seeing or working with hazardous materials on a daily basis, but because no accident has yet occurred, perhaps you believe that the workplace is safe and free from the threat of explosions or fires.

Helping Take Care of Problems Before They Become Personal Injury Cases

At the law firm of Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, LLP in Louisiana, a large part of our service to clients includes providing resources aimed at prevention and safety. We invite you to explore ways to ensure a safer workplace environment and avoid catastrophes such as refinery or plant explosions.

Getting the Information You Need

• If you are unsure whether your workplace handles reactive materials, consult your company's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) — getting the facts is the first step to prevention.
• Check to see if non-reactive materials that can still react dangerously when in contact with incompatible materials are present in your workplace.
• Does your workplace have a controlled, ongoing system of storage of hazardous materials?
• Explore less reactive alternative materials.
• Make certain your company properly trains all employees to be aware of reactivity hazards.
• Avoid having heat sources such as space heaters or coils near thermally sensitive materials.
• Work to avoid confinement and always have an exit route in the case of a potential explosion or fire.
• Check to make sure that your company adequately controls temperatures in spaces where potentially dangerous materials are stored.
• Ask your manager about getting involved in emergency response and conduct drills to ensure preparedness.

Obtaining Legal Support

If you have been the victim of an explosion at a refinery or plant and have a burn injury claim, we encourage you to contact the office of Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, LLP. Our attorneys spend a significant amount of time in the discovery phase of such personal injury cases, employing experts to help gather information as completely and accurately as possible. Our representational style is aggressive and focused on obtaining adequate compensation for those injured as a result of negligence in the workplace.

Contact us today to obtain a free initial consultation.