What to Do if You Are Injured in a Chemical Plant Explosion?

Chances are good that you never thought you would be in a chemical plant explosion. Do you know what to do if you are injured in a chemical plant explosion? 

After a chemical plant explosion, get medical care, file a police report, and then contact a New Orleans chemical plant injury lawyer to help you document what happened and who is responsible for your losses.

Seek Full and Ongoing Medical Care

In the moment of that chemical plant explosion, such as the Dow Louisiana Operations Explosions in 2023, your priority must be to get the medical care you need. Beyond a doubt, this is critical to protecting your life and minimizing your losses over time. 

Consider the following immediate steps:

• Get to the emergency room for a full examination. You may feel fine after this event if you were not in the direct area of impact. However, you may not realize the extent of your injuries.
• Follow up with all recommended medical care. That includes hospitalization stays (make sure you stay), treatment, procedures, and therapy.
• Get mental health counseling. This is a terrifying and emotionally devastating incident. You want to be sure you process it properly. Seeking a counselor can help you do that.
• Document your injuries, treatment, and losses. Record the treatment and care you receive on an ongoing basis. A journal makes it easy to do this over time.
• Document all of your other losses. This may include losses like missed time at work, transportation costs to and from appointments, and property damage.

Your objective should be to have a clear understanding of your health needs. Do not push yourself to work beyond what your doctor states, and document your pain and suffering in all parts of your life. This will help you build a case against those who caused these injuries to you.

Work With a Chemical Plant Explosion Attorney

Working directly with a chemical plant explosion attorney helps you preserve your rights throughout this process. This includes determining all parties at fault and all losses you have. 

Consider some of the ways our New Orleans personal injury lawyers can navigate these catastrophic injury cases.

• Determine fault. The chemical plant owner may be responsible. Individuals on the job site could be involved as well. You may be suffering because of ineffective manufacturing of products. We want to know all of those at fault in your case.
• Examine all losses. Do not file a claim with the insurance company until you know what all of your losses are. Document every impact on your health and long-term well-being. We look at how this incident is impacting you now and into the future.
• Handle the insurance company on your behalf. They will be aggressive in settling your case. We do not want to do this until we are confident you know what all of your losses are.

After a chemical plant explosion, you need an advocate to work by your side to navigate the legal process. This is a complicated and often long process. With our attorneys, you can rest assured your case will be in the best possible hands, as evidenced by our prior case results.

Types of Damages in a Chemical Plant Explosion

Determining the value of your claim is, in part, dependent on the damages you can prove you suffered as a result of the accident. Many types of damages were suffered in these incidents. Some of the most common we see include the following:

• Medical bills from emergency care: This often includes emergency medical transport, surgeries, hospitalizations, and life-saving measures.
• Ongoing medical care: Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may need to remain in the hospital, receive follow-up care, obtain rehabilitation and physical therapy, and work with therapists.
• Lost wages: It is quite common for victims to suffer serious injuries that make it impossible for them to work. You may be able to recover compensation for losses to wages and other benefits.

Pain and suffering claims may apply in your case as well. Our objective, as your attorney, is to seek out full compensation for any losses you have. We will examine your quality of life, ability to work, emotional trauma, and other losses to seek compensation for those as well.

Catastrophic Injuries in Chemical Plant Explosions

Chemical plant explosions have a high likelihood of creating severe injuries to victims, often leading to ongoing losses and impact on your life. You cannot file a claim that includes all losses until you reach a point where your injuries will not improve any longer. Any catastrophic or permanent losses you have must be considered, such as:

• Loss of vision
• Loss of hearing
• Loss of quality of life
• Inability to work
• Loss of mobility
• Emotional trauma
• Disfigurement

It may seem impossible to put a value on these types of losses. Our experience as catastrophic injury attorneys makes it possible for us to gather more accurate details and evaluate the long-term impact on your health and well-being. Do not settle your case until you speak to our legal team about your options in this area and review our client testimonials.

What to Do if Your Family Member Died in a Chemical Plant Explosion

If your family member perished in a chemical plant explosion immediately or in the recovery process, seek out legal help from our wrongful death attorneys. The at-fault party, including their employer, may be responsible for any financial damages incurred at the time of the incident to the estate. 

If you are a dependent, you may also be owed compensation for the losses you are now facing.

Set Up a Free Consultation with Our Legal Team to Explore Your Options

Call Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers now to discuss your case with an attorney who has helped many people navigate complex injuries at work or in daily life. When you have injuries from a chemical plant explosion, you need and deserve a trusted, experienced advocate by your side to recover damages. 

Start with a free consultation with our attorneys, learn what your case may be worth, and let us fight for your best possible outcome.