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Lime Plant Worker Suffers Serious Chemical Burns in Explosion at Lhoist North America in Alabama

A lime plant worker was seriously injured with chemical burns in an industrial accident at Lhoist Alabaster Lime Plant on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. The accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the facility on First Avenue West in Alabaster, Alabama. Officials…
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Roadside Construction Explosion Accident in Harpersville, Alabama Kills Man

A contract worker for a gas company was killed in a roadside construction explosion accident at Highway 280 and Farmingdale Drive in Harpersville, Alabama on May 9, 2018. The tragedy happened at about 7:00 in the morning. The Shelby County…
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Vape Pen explodes, killing Florida resident Tallmadge D'Elia

Florida Man Killed When His Vape Pen Exploded

A St. Petersburg man was tragically killed on Saturday, May 5, 2018 when a potentially faulty vape pen exploded, causing a fire. Responding firefighters found 38-year-old Tallmadge Wakeman D’Elia dead in his home on the 300 block of 19thAvenue…
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Husky Energy Wisconsin Lawsuit: Investigation Finds Explosion Occurred in Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit

Our law firm has been contacted about a lawsuit against Husky Energy for the explosion at the Superior, Wisconsin, refinery owned by the company. The investigation into the cause of this explosion is focusing on a fluid catalytic cracking unit.  Contact…
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Meridian Magnesium Explosion in Eaton Rapids, Michigan Injures 2

An explosion and fire at Meridian Magnesium in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, injured two people. As part of its safety procedure, one hundred and fifty people were evacuated from the building. The fire began at about 1:30 am Wednesday, May 2,…
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Parents Get Help after Daughters Killed in Rental Home Fire

The article below was written by attorney Fred Pritzker, who helped the grieving parents of two daughters killed in a rental home fire. Although an attorney at a different law firm had not offered any hope, when Fred took the case, he built…
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Was the Husky Refinery Explosion in Superior, WI Caused by Negligence? Lawyer Seeks Answers

An explosion and fire at the Husky Energy oil refinery in Superior, Wisconsin, injured at least 20 people. "Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy as they seek answers. Experience has taught us that explosions like this don't…
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Fire at Arundel Lodge Group Home in Severn, MD Kills Three

Three people were killed in a tragic fire on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at an Arundel Lodge group home at 7900 Stone Heart Road in Severn, Maryland. The Arundel County Fire Department identified the victims as: Walter McCardell, , William Garcia,…
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Man Burned in House Explosion in Caldwell, Texas

A man was burned in a house explosion in Caldwell, Texas on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Gene Barber was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan with second and third-degree burns. The explosion occurred just before midnight. Was the House Explosion…
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Natural Gas Leak Suspected in Brookings, SD Fatal House Explosion

A natural gas leak is the suspected source of a fatal house explosion on February 20 in Brookings, SD. Firefighters were called to the scene at 618 Sixth Ave. just before noon to find a heavily involved fire and a portion of the house blown…
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South Columbus Mobile Home Explosion Leaves 2 in Critical Condition

Pritzker Hageman's explosion legal team is looking into a mobile home explosion in the Hamilton Twp. just south of Columbus, OH. This explosion has left two people with serious burns and other injuries in critical condition. Firefighters arrived…
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Death Toll of Chesapeake Oil Rig Explosion Near Caldwell, TX Rises to 3

Three of the four people injured in an explosion at an oil rig near Caldwell, Texas on January 29 have died. The fourth person remains hospitalized with burn injuries. According to a statement issued by Chesapeake Energy Corp., the Oklahoma…
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Chesapeake Oil Rig Explosion Near Caldwell, TX Leaves 3 Dead, 1 Injured

An explosion at an oil rig owned by Chesapeake Energy Corp. near Caldwell, Texas on January 29 has left three people dead and another injured. The fire at the site, which burned for a full day, has been extinguished and the well is secured,…
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