Port Neches Plant Explosion

What happened?

Early Wednesday morning an explosion at the TPC Group Plant in Port Neches, Texas has left three people injured. The ghastly explosion knocked out the windows of nearby homes and businesses. The eruption alarmed residents in nearby communities as the flames and fumes of the blast ascended into the early morning sky. Officials ordered a mandatory evacuation for people living or working near the TPC plant. There was a shelter-in-place order for residents living in the surrounding areas due to health concerns.

TPC Houses Several Dangerous Chemicals

Mike White, a Jefferson County Emergency Management Coordinator, noted that TPC houses several dangerous chemicals within their facility. Including, Butadiene, a colorless gas with a gasoline-like odor. This flammable gas is used to make synthetic rubber items like tires and other plastics. Long-term exposure to Butadiene has been known to cause cardiovascular diseases and cancer. For that reason, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is encouraging residents to stay indoors as they actively monitor the air quality of the surrounding Port Neches area. The American Red Cross is on the scene providing residents with shelter at the First Baptist Church in Nederland.

Injuries Resulting From the Explosion

It is being reported that of the three people injured as a result of the explosion, one person was transported to the Houston Medical Center by helicopter with severe burns. Officials are reporting that one person suffered from a broken arm which likely happened as the chaos from the blast unraveled. These kinds of injuries can be common after plant explosions as people flee the dangers of explosive flames and debris. With decades of experience, our attorneys have seen these kinds of injuries where people are hurt as they flee from danger far too often. Our law firm has represented hundreds of clients who were injured as a result of the chaotic evacuation process after a plant explosion.

What to do?

The unfortunate incidents of Port Neches plant explosion have left at least three people injured. Regrettably, our law firm has seen these events unfold too many times. Sometimes uncovering counts of gross negligence and a plethora of safety violations. VB Attorneys has responded to plant explosions in the past. We help people battle against the interests of the Oil & Gas corporate giants to recover the compensation they deserve. Recently our law firm helped the residents of Deer Park, Texas recover from the damages of the ITC plant fire in April. Not to mention the historic and record-breaking $44 Million verdict that was awarded after a family lost their loved one at ExxonMobil’s Beaumont refinery in Texas.

Why hire an attorney?

Refinery workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. As the oil and gas industry grows, so do refinery injuries. If you have been injured through no fault of your own while working in a refinery, you are entitled to compensation. Unfortunately, time is not on your side. When you are hurt, you become a liability to your employer, and they will do whatever they can to avoid paying you.

If you’ve been injured in a refinery accident or plant explosion, it’s important to have the best refinery injury attorneys fighting for you. That’s where we come in. The good news is, the law is on your side. The bad news is, these cases aren’t like filing a worker’s compensation claim. You are facing an army of lawyers and insurance adjusters set on making your case disappear. Before you cash any checks, sign any forms, or speak with an adjuster, consult our experienced refinery attorneys to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.