Plant & Refinery Accidents Your Neighbors. Your Advocates.

Pasadena Plant & Refinery Accident Lawyers

Name: SJ Injury Attorneys
Address: 6021 Fairmont Pkwy, Suite 140, Pasadena, TX, 77505
Telephone: (936) 297-7972

Speak With an Attorney Who Understands the Industry

Throughout Texas, plant and refinery workers transform oil and petroleum into gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel. There's no doubt they provide a valuable service, but these jobs can be quite dangerous. If you've been injured in a chemical plant or refinery accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Taking action can also help others. A successful case can force administrators to make long-overdue safety changes, and your case could help prevent the next accident.

Prefer to speak with someone who's worked the floor himself? Ask for Kevin Johnson, a former chemical process operator with firsthand insight into refinery operations. He is one of our founding attorneys. Our other founding attorney, Christopher Soileau, is a former registered nurse who worked in the medical field for 12 years. This type of in-depth experience can make all the difference when handling a plant or refinery injury claim.

If your injuries are keeping you from working, the cost of legal help shouldn't be another thing to worry about. Call (936) 297-7972 for a free consultation, no fee unless we win.

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Our Neighbors. Their Outcomes.

$11,000,000 Chemical Plant Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who sustained severe injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
$10,000,000 Shoulder, Neck & Back Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who sustained shoulder, neck, and lower back injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
$5,000,000 Lower Back Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who sustained lower back injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
$1,200,000 Neck Injury

Recovered for a client who sustained injuries at a refinery when debris fell on his head. The client’s injuries required neck surgery.
$550,000 Falling Debris Injury

$550K recovered for a worker who was injured at a refinery after tools and debris fell on him from a 30-foot platform.
$400,000 Pipeline Explosion Injury

Recovered for a client injured when a pipeline exploded in Robertson County, Texas. The client required rotator cuff surgery.

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Plant & Refinery Accidents Can Lead to Severe Injuries

Heavy machinery, volatile substances, and intense manual labor make plants and refineries dangerous places when the proper safety measures aren't taken to protect workers from harm. These are also the very things that make plant and refinery accidents so severe.

An incident at a refinery or plant may cause life-altering injuries such as:

Broken bones
Burns
Disfiguring cuts
Organ damage
Nerve damage
Limb amputation
Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries

Many of these qualify as catastrophic injuries, requiring extensive, often lifelong, medical care.

Refinery Burn Injuries

Because of the nature of the work done in refineries, there are many potential burn hazards.

Some of the most common burn injuries we see include:

Thermal burns. Both dry thermal and wet thermal burns can occur at a refinery. Dry thermal burns are caused by flames and radiant heat, while wet thermal burns come from steam and hot liquid.
Electrical burns. Contact with a live electrical source isn't uncommon, and it can cause damage well below the surface of the skin, sometimes as deep as the muscle.
Chemical burns. Refinery accidents sometimes involve corrosive chemicals like hydrofluoric acid. Some chemicals irritate the skin and cause visible injuries like blisters, but they can also cause long-term or permanent damage to the skin, eyes, lungs, and other organs.

After a Plant Accident, Workers' Comp Isn't Your Only Option

Texas workers can file a workers' compensation claim after a work-related injury, but that's not the only path. Workers' compensation claims don't pay the full value of your lost wages, and they don't compensate you for pain and suffering at all. A personal injury claim can help make sure you have the resources you need to move forward despite your injuries.

If a plant or refinery accident causes a fatality, Texas law provides two distinct claims that families can pursue, often together. A wrongful death claim belongs to the surviving spouse, children, or parents, compensating them for their own losses, including lost financial support and loss of companionship. Separately, a survival action belongs to the deceased person's estate and continues the claim they could have brought themselves had they survived, covering things like pain and suffering and medical expenses between the accident and their death.

At SJ Injury Attorneys, we focus on helping non-subscriber employees as well as injured workers and their families with third-party claims to pursue full compensation directly from negligent parties.

Common Types of Plant & Refinery Accidents

The oil and petroleum industry exposes workers to multiple hazards every day.

Some of the most common accidents we see include:

Heavy equipment malfunctions
Toxic chemical spills
Slip and fall accidents
Explosions
Fires
Falls from high platforms
Injuries from improperly assembled scaffolding
Loading and unloading equipment accidents

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5,070 fatal work injuries nationwide in 2024. Facilities that handle hazardous chemicals face particular scrutiny under federal safety rules, and recent industrial accidents in our region show just how quickly things can go wrong at a plant or refinery.

For plant and refinery workers, evidence of negligence can often be found through OSHA violations showing a pattern of ignoring required safety precautions. Testimony from other employees about training practices, along with photos or videos of unsafe conditions, can also be valuable evidence.

How Our Pasadena Plant Accident Attorneys Can Help

Our plant and refinery accident attorneys are committed to holding negligent employers fully accountable.

If you've suffered a serious injury, we can:

Investigate the cause of your accident
Ensure your damages are thoroughly documented
Locate expert witnesses to testify on liability, the extent of your injuries, your future medical needs, and how your earning potential will be affected
Negotiate with insurance representatives and plant or refinery attorneys on your behalf
File the necessary paperwork by every applicable deadline
Prepare to take your case to trial if a fair settlement can't be reached

SJ Injury Attorneys works on a contingency-fee basis, so you don't pay us anything unless we win compensation for you. We serve clients throughout Pasadena, Houston, Deer Park, Sugar Land, and the surrounding areas.

Whether it was an explosion, a chemical spill, or another kind of plant accident, we take these cases seriously. Contact SJ Injury Attorneys today to discuss your options.

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More Than Just Attorneys

Meet the Team Behind Every Case

From intake to trial, every person on this team plays a part in getting you the outcome you deserve.

Behind every case file is a full team working on your behalf: case managers, paralegals, and support staff who answer your calls, track down your records, and keep you in the loop every step of the way. We built this firm to feel less like a law office and more like a neighbor you can count on. That starts with hiring people who care, and it shows in how we treat every client who walks through our door.

meet with our team

My case manager, Linda Hernandez, was especially great—she was kind, responsive, and communicated clearly every step of the way.
“SJ Injury Attorneys were really helpful and polite throughout my case.”

- Jadixi G.
Treated me like family. Highly recommend the folks.
“This place took my case and provided me with guidance from A to Z about what I needed to do and how I was to get the appropriate medical treatment necessary to get better. Very friendly and professional staff.”

- Cody B.
We highly recommend Mr. Soileau
“We contacted Mr. Soileau after being rear-ended in Kemah, Texas. When we contacted Mr. Soileau we had no health insurance and we were not sure what to do. He helped us find doctors who would work with us and then went on to settle the case for the maximum amount of all insurance policies available.”

- J.M.
I would not hesitate to use Chris Soileau again.
“My car was hit by a guy who was racing down the highway. The impact forced my vehicle into a retaining wall. At the time I was between jobs and Mr. Soileau helped me find medical care. Ultimately, Chris obtained a great settlement for my case.”

- S.J.
They are very reliable, trustworthy, and respectful.
“They've represented me multiple times.”

- K.L. Song
They took it to court and fought for me. Would highly recommend!!
“Awesome Law firm!! Brenda was amazing in helping manage my case and if for some reason she wasn't available, Chris or Dawn was immediately there to help me. I see some complaints on here about not returning phone calls? I never had an issue. Sometimes I would have to leave a message, but they always got back to me with updates. My case took a while but totally worth the wait because they never just took whatever was offered.”

- Amy G.
Being in an accident was the worse feeling ever, but going to SJ Injury was the best decision I could’ve made.
“Brenda made this whole process smooth and easy.”

- Anaissa G.
Highly recommend miss Brenda Salazar!
“Amazing customer service!”

- Dae Juan
I felt it wasn't about the money he was making but the concern for me and my son's loss.
“I knew few attorneys a couple years back when I needed one to represent me in a case involving an accident with my wife. I was introduced to Mr. Soileau one evening while I was out playing golf. He sat down and took time out his golf game and listened to my predicament I was facing. Afterward, by the way, he handled everything so professionally I hired him and his firm to represent me, hoping we'd settle without it going to court. Needless to say we settled out of court within a year and I was well satisfied with the settlement. Thanks again to Chris Soileau. I'd recommend them to anyone needing a great down to earth attorney, who has a family and wants to know you personally.”

- Paul R.

Serious Injuries
Require Serious Attorneys

Pasadena Office
6021 Fairmont Pkwy
Suite 140
Pasadena, TX 77505
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