Plant explosions are traumatic for those impacted. An explosion can also cause severe burns and other physical injuries. In the most severe cases, victims of the explosion pass away. If you or a loved one suffered any of these outcomes, let a New Orleans plant explosion lawyer from Smiley Law Firm fight for a fair financial recovery for you.
Our firm is part of the New Orleans community, and our care for clients is beyond the norm. Call Smiley Law Firm today at (504) 822-2222 for your free consultation about how a New Orleans plant explosion attorney will pursue the compensation you deserve.
Most do not associate the city of New Orleans with a high density of industrial plants, though the state of Louisiana is one of the leading energy producers in the world. That being said, several plants are in the city, including a handful along the Mississippi River (as well as others within city limits).
Smiley Law Firm will fight for you if you’ve suffered an injury or lost a loved one due to an accident in a:
Even water plants, which are a fixture in this city surrounded by water, can be dangerous. A turbine explosion at the Carrollton Water Plant in 2019 injured two, proving that even plants that don’t process non-combustible materials can pose a serious risk.
You don’t have to be certain that you have a case. Our consultations are free, and there is absolutely no risk in calling. Call Smiley Law Firm as soon as possible so we can evaluate your case and show you the path to justice.
When an explosion or other accident happens at a plant or another industrial facility, it’s a signal that something has gone wrong. When something goes wrong, it’s often the result of negligence.
Some examples of negligence that can contribute to a plant explosion in New Orleans are:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) explains that employers must make safety a core value within their organization. This is especially true in organizations such as chemical plants, where errors can be fatal.
Some examples of organizations prioritizing safety are:
Your New Orleans personal injury lawyer from Smiley Law Firm may find that the organization responsible for the plant explosion failed to promote a safety culture. It can make the organization financially liable for the harm you’ve endured.
Plants require constant inspection. They often contain corrosive and combustible substances, high-pressure features, and other hazards requiring round-the-clock vigilance.
If we find that those responsible for the plant failed to conduct regular inspections or did not conduct the inspections properly, this will likely qualify as negligence.
Components in a plant that are broken, dilapidated, outdated, or unsafe for any reason should be immediately replaced. Yet, this replacement may not happen because:
In some cases, a component may be defective due to poor design, manufacture, or assembly. In such cases, the company that manufactured the defective product may be liable for any injury or death resulting from that product’s malfunction.
There is no excuse for hiring workers who are dangerous to themselves and others. An underqualified (or downright unqualified) employee includes those who:
Certain health conditions, including but not limited to visual impairment, may also make an employee a hazard to themselves and others.
An employee may be qualified at the time they’re hired. That can change with time. This is why employers must monitor their employees for:
Maintaining a close watch over operations is vital to ensuring safety in a plant or any organization. We will hold negligent parties accountable if we determine that a lack of institutional control or oversight led to the explosion.
Clients come to us after circumstances we wish had never happened—like plant explosions. Yet, these harmful events have happened, and all we can do now is pursue a financial recovery that covers economic and non-economic damages.
Smiley Law Firm finds fulfillment in helping our clients in their times of need. Choose us to represent you because:
It’s a well-known fact among lawyers: The typical insurance company or defendant fights. They don’t want to pay any more money than they have to. It’s our job as your attorney to demand fair compensation and fight for that compensation if we need to.
Your New Orleans plant explosion lawyer from Smiley Law Firm will be prepared for:
Our negotiating style is aggressive, especially when liable parties try to avoid their financial liabilities. If liable parties don’t negotiate in good faith, we will be ready to take legal action for you.
When you hire a lawyer, you obviously get a lawyer. However, a lawyer isn’t all you get when you choose Smiley Law Firm to represent you. Our firm’s package also includes:
In addition to the support you receive from our team, you will have Smiley Law Firm’s financial assistance on your side. If we determine that experts or other third parties can strengthen your case, we will hire them.
You will find Smiley Law Firm’s New Orleans office on 201 St. Charles Avenue. We chose this location intentionally, as it allows us to serve clients throughout Orleans Parish.
Clients know where we are, which gives them comfort and assurance. This convenient location also ensures we can handle all case-related responsibilities promptly and that we can meet with you in person when we need to (or you want to)
Attorney Seth Smiley is a Loyola Law graduate who lives with his family in uptown New Orleans. We are one with the City of New Orleans, and this connectedness helps us serve our clients compassionately and with great care.
We make complex legal cases stress-free for our clients, and we do this by:
We are New Orleanians, and we treat clients like family. When you need legal help after a plant explosion—or any other harmful event resulting from someone’s negligence—Smiley Law Firm is the right choice.
Call Smiley Law Firm today at (504) 822-2222. Your consultation is free, and you are not obligated to hire us just because you make the call. There’s no pressure, so don’t wait longer to contact our team.
One more reason to hire Smiley Law Firm is our fee structure. A large percentage of our clients are under great financial stress when they hire us, so we use a fee agreement that makes hiring a lawyer a stress-free decision.
With Smiley Law Firm’s contingency fees, you will not pay us any out-of-pocket expenses for anything. Instead, we do the work without any payment guarantee. If we obtain compensation for you, your attorney will receive a percentage of the recovery.
Two of the most obvious benefits of this fee agreement are:
Yes, this means that Smiley Law Firm is taking a risk. We don’t get paid for our services if we don’t obtain a settlement or judgment for you. We can live with this risk, as our track record shows we are most often successful in leading cases like yours.
Your New Orleans industrial accident lawyer will form a detailed case plan customized for your case. This plan will likely include:
Seeking compensation is necessary after an explosion. That said, we know you don’t want your case to last a moment longer than it needs to. You will appreciate our aggressive approach, as we want you to receive any compensation you deserve as soon as possible.
Explosions can cause serious injuries, including burns. Serious injuries mean seriously harmful damages, which may include:
Every client we represent is unique, so we treat them as individuals. We will speak with you and identify all the harm you’ve suffered from the New Orleans plant accident.
Smiley Law Firm prefers to resolve cases as soon as we can—this approach will allow you to move on from the plant explosion as soon as possible. Don’t wait to reach out to us.
Call Smiley Law Firm today at (504) 822-2222 and complete your free consultation. Ask any questions you have, and we’ll have a casual conversation about how our firm can help you.
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