Texas Chemical Plant Lawsuit

Lawsuits have been filed for workers who were injured or died in accidents at chemical plants in Texas.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Texas chemical plant induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured or died in an accident at a chemical plant, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Toxic Chemical Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Chemical Plant Explosions and Injury Lawsuits

Chemical plants are extremely dangerous places to work — not only due to the toxic nature of many chemicals, but because companies who produce these chemicals commonly fail to put worker safety first.

Why Should I File A Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one was injured in a chemical plant accident in Texas, our lawyers may be able to help you file a lawsuit and seek financial compensation for injuries, lost wages, medical expenses, and more.

How Much Money is My Lawsuit Worth?

Chemical plant lawsuits in Texas commonly seek compensation for:

Wrongful death
Chemical burns
Head injuries and concussions
Amputation and loss of limbs
Vision loss
Hearing loss
Lacerations
Toxic chemical exposure
And more

1 Worker Burned in Chemical Plant Explosion in Texas

In November 2023, a massive fire and explosion at the Sound Chemical Solutions plant in Shepherd, Texas injured one worker and exposed people nearby to toxic smoke from burning chemicals. Click here to read more.

Lawsuits Filed After Deadly Acid Leak at LyondellBasell Chemical Plant

In July 2021, multiple lawsuits were filed after a deadly acid leak at the LyondellBasell chemical plant near La Porte, Texas.

LyondellBasell is accused of “gross negligence” for choosing to wait to repair a leak of acetic acid when it was discovered on July 27, 2021.

Later that day, at around 7:35 p.m., around 100,000 pounds of acetic acid mixed with other toxic chemicals blew out of a broken cap on a pressurized line. The vapor cloud of acid chemicals caused the deaths of two men at the scene. Dozens of other workers were hospitalized with breathing problems, burns, or knee and back injuries as they fled.

Chemical Plant Explosion Near Port Neches, Texas

In November 2019, a massive chemical plant explosion near Port Neches, Texas, injured 3 workers and forced 60,000 people to evacuate their homes on the day before Thanksgiving. The explosion damaged many homes, shattering windows and doors, and spewed toxic chemicals into the air as black smoke billowed into the air for hours.

Worker Dies After Explosion at KMCO Plant in Crosby, Texas

In April 2019, a man working at the KMCO chemical plant in Crosby, Texas died in a massive explosion involving a highly-flammable gas called isobutylene. James Earl “Bubba” Mangum, age 27, died in the explosion. Two men were hospitalized with critical injuries and severe burns. Another 30 workers were injured, according to investigators.

30 Workers Treated for Injuries After Fire at Exxon Mobil Refinery in Baytown, Texas

In July 2019, at least 66 people were treated for injuries after a fire and explosion at the Exxon Mobil chemical plant in Baytown, about 25 miles east of Houston, Texas. The explosion involved ethylene, a highly-flammable chemical.

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