At Collins Law, we have extensive experience representing clients who have been harmed by a chemical explosion at a plant in their neighborhood. That includes filing a class action on behalf of thousands of residents impacted by an explosion at an Illinois chemical plant. That disaster resulted in thousands of residents being evacuated due to a fire that raged for days and a toxic plume of smoke that deposited debris in yards and affected air quality for miles. We settled that case for our clients for a record-setting $94.5 million.
Our chemical explosion attorneys are currently representing clients in a class action case against BioLabs for a fire at their facility in Georgia. That fire produced a toxic chemical cloud that forced 17,000 nearby residents to evacuate.
Chemical plants handle highly volatile and dangerous substances. When a plant fails to follow appropriate safety protocols, the risk of a catastrophic explosion increases significantly. These disasters can cause widespread destruction, injuring workers, nearby residents, and first responders while simultaneously causing property damage and long-term environmental damage.
Chemical plant explosions typically stem from one of the following causes:
When a chemical plant explosion occurs, liability may fall on multiple parties, including:
A chemical plant explosion can have devastating short- and long-term effects, including:
Direct Injuries to Workers - Victims of chemical plant explosions often suffer from severe injuries, such as:
Indirect Injuries to Neighbors - Even individuals who are not directly involved in the explosion may suffer indirect injuries, including:
Residents living near a chemical plant may face devastating consequences from an explosion, including:
Workers injured in a chemical plant explosion may seek compensation for:
To file a claim for your injuries you will need to hire a lawyer. Our experienced chemical explosion attorneys will file your claim in a timely manner, compile the evidence necessary to win your case, pursue all available insurance policies, and negotiate a generous settlement or go to court if necessary. The bottom line: we will fight to get you the best compensation possible.
Residents affected by a chemical plant explosion may be entitled to compensation for:
If you were forced to evacuate due to a chemical explosion, you may be entitled to compensation for:
To seek compensation, you will need to hire an experienced chemical explosion lawyer to file a claim for you. That is where we come in. We will build your case from the ground up and fight for your legal rights to compensation. Most importantly: we know how to win these cases.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to a chemical plant explosion, take the following steps:
At Collins Law, we understand the devastating impact a chemical plant explosion can have on victims and their families. Our experienced environmental attorneys are dedicated to fighting for the compensation and justice you deserve. If you or a loved one has been affected by a chemical plant explosion—whether by injuries, property damage, toxic exposure, or an evacuation--contact us for a free consultation. You have nothing to lose. We take these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe us nothing unless we win your case.
Call us at (630) 527-1595 or fill out our online form to get started on your case.
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