Top Trial Lawyers Trusted by America's Industrial Workers
In cities nationwide, industrial workers make up the backbone of the economy. Unfortunately, that’s not without a price. These workplaces carry a high risk of serious injury or death. When accidents cost workers their livelihoods or lives, Arnold & Itkin is the first call people make. From industrial accidents in Dallas to plant explosions across the country, our Texas industrial injury lawyers have won over $20 billion for victims of negligence, standing up to companies that put profits ahead of workers’ lives.
We’ve represented the victims of industrial accidents involving:
Known as relentless trial attorneys who fight for our clients as we would our own families, our team has received constant recognition through the years from the most prestigious organizations: Forbes, Super Lawyers, The Inner Circle of Advocates, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), and many others. But what matters most is the people we've helped. Find out for yourself what sets us apart by watching testimonials from our clients and reading our Google reviews.
Our Houston industrial accident lawyers have helped injured workers and families get access to care, counseling, and financial resources. By holding negligent companies accountable, we also work to prevent similar industrial accidents from hurting others.
While you focus on getting better, our industrial injury lawyers can fight to get what you need. No matter what. Call (888) 493-1629 now.
Helping Industrial Accident Victims in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico & Nationwide
Industrial accidents wreak havoc. The worst incidents—fires, chemical leaks, and explosions—put everyone on the site in imminent danger.
One worker shared his near-death experience in a refinery explosion:
“I thought I was dead.
“All of a sudden, it felt like a train just started coming. We felt the ground shake, and I heard this loud noise…It was literally like a war zone.”
He sought counsel from our firm, and our Texas industrial injury lawyers were able to secure a result that ensured he was taken care of for life.
He had this to say about his experience with Arnold & Itkin:
“They have your back. They will go above and beyond. You might just be surprised in the end of what they're capable of.”
- Chiedu Obi, industrial explosion survivor
Industrial accidents come with opponents that have near-limitless resources. Their playbook includes tactics like overwhelming clients with an army of lawyers, endless legal maneuvers, or constant threats of blacklisting. That’s why you need an industrial accident lawyer who knows how to level the playing field, who can stare down dozens of lawyers on the other side court and not feel an ounce of intimidation.
These are tough cases due to the complex investigations that follow. They require a law firm’s full resources, focus, and skills at every stage—but that doesn’t scare us. We have the experience few law firms have with industrial accident cases. When a case can decide the rest of a client’s life, it doesn’t matter how tough it might be: we put all of our resources and power into getting our clients the best results.
Some of our recent industrial accident case filings include:
Industrial Injury Lawyers with Houston Roots & National Influence
Founded in Houston in 2004, our firm has long focused on protecting the rights of the hardest-working Americans: those who spend their days—or nights—at oilfields, in factories, and offshore. These are the workers who keep Houston running, powering its refineries, shipping its goods, and building its infrastructure. When they’re hurt, everything is on the line—not just for them, but for the families who depend on them.
We're headquartered in Houston because it is one of the largest industrial hubs in the world. Known as the Energy Capital of the World, the city is home to massive oil and gas refineries, petrochemical plants, and pipeline networks along the Houston Ship Channel. Industries such as manufacturing, construction, maritime shipping, and warehousing employ tens of thousands of workers in and around the city. These high-risk jobs expose workers to serious hazards every day: refinery explosions, toxic chemical leaks, heavy machinery malfunctions, electrocutions, falls from heights, and transportation accidents involving 18-wheelers and industrial equipment.
Across Texas, the risks are just as significant. Industrial workers in the Permian Basin face dangerous drilling and fracking operations, while employees in Dallas and San Antonio’s manufacturing and construction sectors are regularly exposed to crush injuries, burns, and catastrophic equipment failures.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas consistently leads the nation in workplace fatalities, with transportation incidents, contact with heavy equipment, and exposure to harmful substances among the top causes of wrongful death and serious injury.
What Really Causes Industrial Accidents?
Industrial accidents don’t just happen—they’re caused by preventable mistakes, cost-cutting, and safety violations. When companies put profits before people, workers pay.
Some of the most common causes of catastrophic industrial accidents include:
- Improper lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance or repairs
- Hazardous chemical storage violations and improper handling of toxic substances
- Lack of proper fall protection on scaffolding, ladders, and elevated work areas
- Inadequate training for operating heavy machinery or equipment
- Failure to inspect or maintain equipment, particularly aging infrastructure
- Overworked and fatigued workers forced to meet unrealistic production deadlines
- Blocked or insufficient emergency exits, delaying evacuation
- Ignoring OSHA safety standards for confined spaces and high-heat environments
These aren’t “accidents”—they’re the result of negligence. Our job as a Texas industrial accident law firm is to prove it, hold companies accountable, and get injured workers and their families the justice they deserve so they can rebuild.
Where Houston Industrial Accidents Happen
Because Houston is home to some of the largest industrial operations in the world, it is a hotspot for serious workplace injuries. The city’s refineries, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, and shipping operations employ tens of thousands of workers.
Key industrial employers in the region include ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron Phillips, LyondellBasell, Valero, and Dow, all with major operations along the Houston Ship Channel. This 50-mile stretch—running through Pasadena, Deer Park, Baytown, and La Porte—is one of the busiest petrochemical and shipping corridors on the planet. Workers here face daily exposure to flammable chemicals, pressurized equipment, and the risk of fires, toxic leaks, and explosions.
Industrial accidents also occur at Port of Houston terminals, manufacturing plants in Northwest Houston, construction sites throughout the metro area, and logistics and warehouse facilities near I‑10 and Beltway 8. Across these worksites, injuries often involve burns, crush injuries, toxic exposures, and devastating explosions—incidents that almost always trace back to corporate negligence.
At Arnold & Itkin, we’ve fought for workers injured in some of Houston’s most serious industrial disasters. We know these facilities, we know the companies that run them, and we know how to hold them accountable when their shortcuts put lives at risk.
Record Industrial Accident Results in Houston & Nationwide
Arnold & Itkin has built a reputation as one of the nation’s top firms for industrial accident litigation. For the workers who keep Houston’s refineries, chemical plants, and construction sites running, we’ve become the firm they call when everything is on the line. We know this city, we know the companies that operate here, and we know how to win against them—because we’ve done it, time and time again.
One of our most significant victories came when our team, led by Attorney Noah Wexler, secured a $154 million settlement for victims of a catastrophic Houston chemical plant explosion. This case involved more than 90 depositions and complex claims against multiple companies. It settled on the eve of trial because we built an airtight case that proved these companies cut corners on safety. That’s the level of relentless preparation and advocacy Arnold & Itkin brings to every industrial accident case.
Other notable Houston-area industrial injury results include:
- $77.5 million settlement for a Houston man who was paralyzed as the result of a forklift incident, achieved by exposing critical safety failures.
- $44 million jury verdict, the largest ever for an amputee victim, for a superintendent injured in a catastrophic crane collapse off Memorial Drive.
- $11.6 million verdict for a Houston worker who was partially blinded due to faulty equipment—achieved after the defendant initially offered less than $300,000.
- $8 million settlement secured on behalf of an offshore worker who was injured near Houston, after other lawyers undervalued his case.
Our results extend far beyond Houston. We’ve recovered $860 million for the family of a young woman killed by a crane collapse in Dallas, $411 million for a worker paralyzed in a scaffolding fall at the Phillips 66 Lake Charles refinery, and $357 million in the largest workplace accident settlement in Texas history.
Whether it’s a plant explosion, crane collapse, or equipment failure, our team has proven we can take on the biggest companies in the world—and win.
Serious Industrial Accidents Require the Most Skilled Lawyers
Workers rely on our Houston industrial accident attorneys when they’ve been in serious accidents because they know we won’t stop until those at fault answer for it. People know we’ve walked our clients through some of the most infamous incidents, like major plant fires, the Deepwater Horizon explosion, and countless others. When the stakes are at their highest and the eyes of the nation are on us, we don’t buckle.
Our firm has fought for workers from Texas to Louisiana to the Gulf Coast to the North Sea and everywhere in between, helping thousands of injured victims and their families get the money they needed to rebuild. Industrial accidents have the power to shatter people’s lives, but justice has the power to put them back together. Our job is to make sure every accident is met with justice. Our industrial accident firm fights relentlessly for our clients, giving everything we have to win. No matter what.
To learn more about the ways our Houston industrial accident lawyers can help you, call (888) 493-1629 or contact us online.
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