Refinery Accidents

Houston Refinery Accident Injury Lawyers

Anyone who has lived in the greater Houston area is aware of the huge disasters which continue to plague Texas gas and oil refinery workers. Unfortunately, gas and oil companies often place profits ahead of worker safety. Explosions, gas and chemical spills, fire and other accidents pose extreme hazards for people employed by refineries.

If you or someone you know was injured in an explosion, chemical spill, fire or other accident at a refinery or any other industrial accident, contact our Houston personal injury lawyers for a free consultation with an attorney who has helped many other injured refinery workers.

If You or a Family Member Was Hurt in a Gas or Oil Refinery — Trust the Personal Injury Lawyers at Fleming & Palermo

Our two named partners, Sam Palermo and Michael P. Fleming are both board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and both of these Houston injury lawyers have an "AV" Martindal - Hubbell rating.   Let them put their legal knowledge and expertise to work in your claim for injury or death caused by a refinery accident. Call us toll free at 1-888-TEX-JURY.

On March 28, 2005, a fatal explosion occurred at the BP Amoco Refinery in Texas City, killing fifteen people and injuring over 170. This explosion was one of the most serious industrial accidents in decades. Following an investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, BP was fined 21 million dollars by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

In order to successfully recover compensation for serious burns and other injuries caused by a refinery accident, an attorney must have a working knowledge of the petrochemical industry as well as the laws and applicable government regulations which apply to the gas and oil industry. Mr. Sam Palermo, a Houston accident lawyer and certified specialist in personal injury law, has successfully recovered millions of dollars for Texas refinery workers injured in all types of refinery accidents.

Our lawyers know your legal rights and can explain your legal options if you have been injured in a refinery accident. Contact a Houston personal injury lawyer at Fleming & Palermo for experienced legal help with refinery accident related injuries.

Lawsuit Settlements* by Sam Palermo at prior firm:
*Settlement amounts reflect NET RECOVERY to client after court costs, expenses and attorney fees