Texas Chemical Exposure Lawsuits • Houston Refinery Accident Attorney
The Leon Law Firm, P.C.
For better or worse, toxic chemicals and materials are an inherent part of our industrialized society. Unfortunately, the best of care is not always taken in handling these substances or in protecting the people who work in and around them and those who live near these industrial facilities.
The Houston injury attorneys at The Leon Law Firm, P.C. handle cases involving exposure to toxic chemicals on behalf of individuals and workers from throughout Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston counties. These include matters such as:
- Asbestos exposure
- Mesotelioma
- Silicosis
- Exposure to welding rod fumes
- Benzene exposure
- PCB exposure
- Chemical burns
- Radiation exposure
- Refinery accidents
Because of the way in which the workers' compensation system is set up in Texas, people who suffer toxic chemical exposure injuries at work are not allowed to file personal injury lawsuits against their employers unless their particular employer has chosen not to pay into the system. In these cases, a workers' compensation claim is the injured worker's only recourse. For further information on workers' compensation and workplace accidents, click here.
However, if you are working for an employer who has placed you at an off-site location of another company (3rd party), you may have a claim against the 3rd party if the 3rd party's negligence is found to have contributed to your injuries. This is very common in the refinery setting.
In any event, should you have a valid claim, our firm will work quickly to proceed with your case and help you to get the kind of medical care you need in the interim. And while the legal side of your case is progressing, we will be accessible, available, and responsive to your questions or concerns and will work to keep you fully informed throughout.
If you would like a free consultation to discuss your situation with an experienced Houston personal injury lawyer, contact The Leon Law Firm, P.C. today.
