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At Least One Man Injured in Explosion at U.S. Polyco Plant in Ennis, Texas

At least one man has been injured after an explosion at the Polyco Plant along I-45 in Ennis, Texas. The plant makes road construction materials, including asphalt, sealants, and coatings. Firefighters arrived at the plant and put out…
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Explosion Injures 13 in Woodbridge, New Jersey

Thirteen people were injured in an explosion and fire at a home at 121 Vernon Way in the Port Reading section of Woodbridge, New Jersey on Saturday, April 21, 2018. A sleepover birthday party for a 10-year-old was taking place at the home at…
Lung Damage

Explosion Lung Injury

There are several types of lung injuries that are caused by explosions. These injuries can be life-altering and life-threatening. The inability to breathe properly is one of the most distressing medical conditions. In an explosion,…
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Explosion at 3M Plant in Hutchinson Injures 3

An explosion at the 3M building in Hutchinson, Minnesota on April 12, 2018 has injured three people. One person is seriously injured. The explosion occurred on April 12, 2018. Two of the patients were taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical…
Chemical Burn

Chemical Burns

Hello, my name is Eric Hageman. I am a lawyer who helps people with chemical burns determine if they can sue for compensation. This involves gathering evidence to find out what company is responsible and how workers' compensation laws affect…
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Why Didn’t Anyone Smell Gas before the Explosion?

Your loved one is in a burn treatment center after being in a gas explosion. Before the explosion, no one smelled gas. You want to know if there should have been an odor and, if so, why there was not.  Our job as your lawyers is to help…
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Navy Veteran Dies in Tragic Garage Explosion and Fire

A man was killed on Saturday, April 7, 2018, in an explosion and fire at his home in the 100 block of Quaker Drive in the Nixonton community in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.  He was a retired Navy Master Chief. Authorities say there…
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Four Injured in Apartment Gas Explosion in Torrance, California

Four men were injured in a gas explosion at an apartment building located in Torrance, California. The building is on the 23500 block of Anza Avenue. The accident happened around 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The men were part of…
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Burn Injuries Lawyer

A severe burn. Nothing can prepare you for it. No words or pictures can fully describe it. It is, simply, one of the worst experiences imaginable.   Hi, my name is Fred Pritzker. I am a lawyer who helps burn victims and their…
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Can I Sue Centerpoint Energy?

Yes. A wrongful death lawsuit against Centerpoint Energy filed by Pritzker Hageman Attorneys achieved a settlement for the family of Ruth Berg, a beloved receptionist who died in a natural gas explosion at Minnehaha Academy school in Minneapolis.…
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Explosion at Watson Grinding in Houston Leaves 2 Dead, 1 Injured

An explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing in Houston this morning has left two people dead and another injured. The blast, which occurred around 4:15 a.m., involved a 2,000-gallon tank of propylene, an extremely flammable gas, which…
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Sterling Transport Explosion Injures 3 in Westmoreland County, PA

A tanker truck explosion at Sterling Transport in East Huntingdon Township, PA has left three employees with serious burn injuries. East Huntingdon Assistant Fire Chief James King told local news stations that the employees were repairing a…
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CSB Releases Timeline of AB Silicones Fatal Explosion

The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a timeline of the events leading up to a May 2019 explosion at AB Specialty Silicones in Waukegan, IL that killed four people. The agency's investigation of the explosion is ongoing. The company…