Baton Rouge Industrial Lawyer

Thousands of people in Louisiana are employed by the state’s booming petrochemical industry. For the most part, these are well-paying, highly-skilled jobs that provide families with steady income, contribute to the state’s economy, and contribute to America’s energy independence. However, those gains can come at a cost: oil refinery jobs are some of the most…

Oil rig workers have one of the most dangerous occupations in the country, as they operate heavy machinery and are in constant exposure to toxic chemicals and other hazardous materials. While offshore incident fatalities have been steadily increasing over the last 15 years, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement recorded the highest number of…

Heavy industry is a major economic force in Louisiana, and employs thousands at good wages in our state. While most workers understand the risks they take when working at a factory, there are times when the owners or managers of that factory neglect their duty of care toward the employees and put them needlessly at…