Morrow & Sheppard LLP are investigating the cause of the January 26, 2022 chemical plant explosion at the Westlake Chemical South plant at Pete Manena Road and PPG Drive in Calcasieu Parish, Westlake, Louisiana. Initial reports are that several workers
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New Rules for Oil Tank Batteries in Louisiana
Louisiana regulators have established tighter rules for oil field tank batteries after an explosion tragically killed a 14-year-old girl.
State Police investigators believe the young girl frequently hung out on the Urban Oil and Gas tank battery. She was on
Common Types of Industrial Explosions
This article will discuss the most common types of industrial explosions that workers in various industries may be exposed to during their employment.
What Causes an Explosion?
An explosion is a rapid expansion of gases. Many industrial explosions occur when
What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Louisiana Maritime Accident Lawyer
Are you looking to hire a Louisiana maritime accident lawyer? Before you call the number on the first billboard you see, you need to know a few things.
Many lawyers advertise that they work on maritime accident cases, but some
6 Ways to Prevent Man Overboard Accidents
What is the one thing that all maritime workers should be provided by their employer before stepping foot onto a vessel? A personal floatation device.
Maritime workers face many on-the-job hazards. One of the most feared, dreaded, and dangerous hazards
America’s Deep Fried Turkey Accidents
We are approaching Thanksgiving—a time where families gather around large tables, overindulge on turkey and take a nap. There are more cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. According to a story published by The
DuPont La Porte Facility Toxic Chemical Release
On November 15, 2014, more than 20,000 pounds of highly toxic methyl mercaptan was released at the E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) chemical manufacturing facility in La Porte, Texas. The release killed four workers, including three operators
Astroworld Tragedy: Do Live Nation and Travis Scott Have A History of Allowing Dangerous Conduct At Their Events?
The recent Astroworld tragedy on Friday, November 5, 2021 highlights the need for security, crowd control, and crowd flow analysis at concerts and other large public events.
This is not the first time injury or death has occurred at a
Astroworld Tragedy: M&S Has Fought Live Nation Previously. Act Fast To Save Evidence.
The Houston law firm Morrow & Sheppard LLP has experience fighting against the Astroworld promoter, Live Nation, in court due to their security breaches and failures, which have in the past resulted in serious bodily injury (and now death at
Dangers Posed By Trucking Shortage
The trucking industry in the United States is currently facing a trucking shortage of 80,000 drivers. There has been an increase in turnover rates and retirement rates among experienced drivers. Estimates indicate that by 2028 there will be 160,000 fewer