Houma Plant Explosion Attorneys

Plant Explosion Cases Are Legally Complex

Plant explosions are different from most other accidents. They often involve intense heat, powerful shock waves, and dangerous chemicals that can cause life-changing harm in a matter of seconds. Workers may suffer severe burns, blast injuries, amputations, inhalation injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other catastrophic injuries. In the most tragic cases, families may lose a loved one with absolutely no warning.

Here in Houma and across South Louisiana, thousands of people earn their living in refineries, fabrication yards, chemical plants, and offshore support facilities. These jobs are demanding and often involve flammable materials, pressurized systems, and complex equipment. When safety systems fail or proper procedures are not followed, the results can be catastrophic for entire crews, not just one person.

After an explosion, companies and insurers often move quickly to limit their own responsibility. Internal investigations may begin before injured workers are even out of surgery. Reports are written, evidence is collected, and sometimes blame is shifted toward the very people who were hurt. In this environment, it can be extremely difficult for a family to know what really happened or where to turn for honest guidance.

Our industrial explosion attorneys understand how overwhelming this can feel. We have helped clients navigate the aftermath of some of our region's most devastating industrial accidents, and we know that clear information and steady support are as important as legal strength. When we speak with you, we listen carefully to what you and your family are going through, then explain how the law may apply to your situation in practical terms.

How Our Legal Team Can Help You After An Explosion

When you contact our firm, our first goal is to understand your situation and make sure you feel heard. During your free, confidential consultation, we review what you know about the incident, your injuries, and any communication you have already received from your employer, the plant, or insurers. We then explain the types of claims that may exist and discuss your possible next steps.

The process usually begins by identifying who is legally responsible, or “liable,” for the explosion. This could include:

• Your employer 
• The plant owner
• An operator 
• A contractor or subcontractor 
• Equipment manufacturers

Plant explosions are rarely simple. Often, multiple parties share some portion of the blame. Our attorneys draw on more than 100 years of combined legal experience to examine how the explosion occurred and which parties may have played a role. We work to identify unsafe practices, inadequate maintenance, defective equipment, and other factors that may have contributed to the blast, always with the goal of holding the proper parties accountable.

Our deep local roots give us a practical understanding of the industries involved. We have extensive experience with oilfield, maritime, offshore, and other industrial injury cases that often overlap with plant explosion cases. This helps us understand how jobs are performed and how decisions on the ground can lead to serious, life-changing accidents. Our goal is to help you pursue the financial recovery you need for medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and the many other costs that follow a serious plant accident. While results can never be promised, we work to prepare every case carefully, to present your story clearly, and to stand by your side throughout the process.

Who Is Responsible For A Plant Explosion?

One of the most challenging parts of a plant explosion case is determining who is legally responsible. These facilities are often operated by a web of owners, contractors, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers. Different companies may handle design, construction, maintenance, and daily operations. A failure in any one of these areas can contribute to a serious incident.

Responsibility may rest with the company that owns or operates the plant if they allow unsafe procedures, inadequate training, or poor emergency planning. Contractors who perform welding, cleaning, or other specialized work may share fault if their work violates safety rules or industry standards. Equipment and component manufacturers can also be involved if defective valves, piping, or safety devices play a role in the blast.

In South Louisiana, including the Houma area, it is common for multiple contractors and vendors to work side by side at refineries, fabrication yards, and chemical facilities. This layered structure can make it difficult for injured workers to know who actually made the decisions that led to the explosion. An experienced plant explosion lawyer at our firm can help sort through contracts, maintenance records, and other documents to identify the responsible parties.

When our attorneys evaluate a case, we look at how the incident occurred, what safety measures were in place (if any), and whether known risks were ignored. We then work to pursue claims against the companies that contributed to the harm. Throughout this process, we stay focused on what the explosion has meant for you and your family, including long-term medical needs and the impact on your ability to work.