Toxic Exposure

Toxic exposure is one of the most dangerous—and often overlooked—risks faced by workers along the Houston Ship Channel and throughout the Texas Gulf Coast. Chemical plants, refineries, pipelines, warehouses, offshore platforms, and marine terminals all handle hazardous substances that can cause devastating injuries when released into the air, water, or workspace. Even brief exposure to chemicals like benzene, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, ammonia, VOCs, and petrochemical byproducts can lead to respiratory injuries, neurological damage, chemical burns, chronic illness, and life-long health complications.

At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we represent longshoremen, plant workers, refinery contractors, maritime employees, and industrial laborers suffering from toxic exposure caused by unsafe conditions, failed containment, faulty equipment, lack of ventilation, improper PPE, or violations of federal safety standards. Our firm investigates the root cause of the exposure, secures expert analysis, and fights for full compensation for medical treatment, lost wages, long-term health effects, and the future care workers and families need.

Whether the exposure happened during a chemical release, leak, fire, explosion, confined-space incident, tank cleaning, loading/offloading operation, or vessel-related activity, our attorneys are prepared to act quickly and protect your rights.