A Colorado jury has found Glenwood Caverns Holdings LLC, its parent company Soaring Eagle, and three other individuals liable for the wrongful death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos, awarding $82 million in compensatory, non-economic damages and $123...
Four Workers Injured in CITGO Lake Charles Refinery Fire: A Stark Reminder of the Dangers Faced by Gulf Coast Workers A fire broke out at the CITGO Lake Charles refinery on Monday afternoon, sending four workers to the hospital and sparking...
Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Leak in Trinity County: Your Legal Rights After Toxic Exposure and Wrongful Death On August 27, 2025, three workers died in Trinity County, near Houston, after inhaling hydrogen sulfide (H2S) while performing sewer...
When a Chemical Plant Releases Toxins, It's Not Just an Accident, It’s an Emergency On August 16, 2025, a disturbance at the Valero facility in Texas City triggered the release of sulfur dioxide, a dangerous chemical known to inflame...
Exxon Baytown: Supreme Court Lets Stand $14.25M Fine for Air Pollution Key Legal Victory for Community and Environmental Justice This week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review ExxonMobil’s challenge to a $14.25 million civil...
Injuries from Falls at Height: When Employers Are at Fault in Houston Working at height on a construction site exposes workers to serious risks. A fall from 15 to 20 feet can cause spinal trauma, fractures, traumatic brain injury, or even death....
Houston and its surrounding areas have seen a troubling increase in severe refinery and chemical plant incidents in recent months. With three significant events, a chlorine gas leak in Freeport, a structural collapse at a Pasadena facility, and a...
Houston stands as a global leader in oil and petrochemical production. Yet behind this industrial might lies a growing threat to the health and safety of its residents. In recent years, the Greater Houston area has witnessed an alarming increase...
Across Houston’s Southside, a surge in workplace injuries is affecting blue-collar workers in manufacturing, construction, and other high-risk industrial jobs. As the city’s industrial growth continues, many workers face unsafe conditions,...
The oil and gas industry is one of the most hazardous in the U.S., especially for workers on active drilling and production sites. When serious injuries happen, they often lead to substantial settlements or verdicts because the damages can be...
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