Westlake Chemical Plant Injury Lawyers

On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, around 10:45 AM, an Ethylene Dichloride tank exploded at the Westlake Chemical plant by Lake Charles, injuring at least six reported victims. The explosion was felt in surrounding neighborhoods and clouds of billowing black smoke could be seen from miles away, worrying Westlake residents. Fires were extinguished around 11:30 AM, with all shelters in place lifted. Ethylene Dichloride, the chemical in the plant explosion, is typically found in cleaning supplies, fuels, and various plastics. Though the explosion was contained in relatively little time, people were still injured and compensation should be given to those affected.

The Gulf South region heavily depends on refineries and chemical plants as a major employer for Louisiana residents. An integral part of the Gulf Coast economy is our local chemical refineries. It is not clear what caused this explosion; however, chemical plant explosions usually result from poor maintenance, defective design, industry code violations, or faulty employee training. Many of these plants are also outdated in design, proving a multitude of factors can result in a plant explosion. The personal injury team at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys handles cases resulting from plant explosions or fire, contact our Lake Charles office today to begin your case.

Contact an Experienced Explosion and Fire Injury Lawyer at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys

If you or a loved one was injured in the Westlake chemical plant explosion, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Injuries caused by explosions or fire can result in crippling physical injuries; or even mental injuries. Chemical burns are very painful and can be serious, workers injured in the explosion should seek necessary medical attention. If the explosion left you with a lengthy hospital visit, or in other dire situations; we are here to help. Gordon McKernan is here to help you get paid for your medical expenses, time away from work, and potential rehabilitation. We have handled many personal injury cases similar to this one before, resulting in big settlements for those injured. Our Lake Charles office is ready to offer a helping hand, so contact one of our personal injury lawyers today and Get Gordon!