Fires & Burns Archives

Explosion at Gatesville hospital kills 1 and injures 12

Posted on June 27, 2018July 11, 2022

On the afternoon of June 26, a massive explosion tore through a construction site at Coryell Memorial Hospital in Gatesville, Texas. The blast killed one construction worker and seriously injured 12 workers. The injured workers were transferred to area hospitals, including Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple and Hillcrest in Waco. Some of the […]

Explosion and fire hinders search for worker

Posted on March 20, 2018July 11, 2022

On March 15, 2018, an explosion rocked the Tri-Chem Industries plant in Cresson, Texas. The subsequent fire continued to burn into the week end. The fire prevented the recovery of the body of a worker who is presumed dead. On Saturday, Cresson Mayor and Assistant Fire Chief Bob Cornett said “They’ve pulled everybody out. It’s […]

The oil and gas industry must now report severe injuries

Posted on January 18, 2018July 11, 2022

The oil and gas industry has long been the cornerstone of the Texas economy. If you have worked in this industry all your life, it is possible that your parents and grandparents also had jobs related to energy. It is also quite likely that you or someone you know has suffered an injury on the […]

When using space heaters leads to injuries or worse

Posted on January 10, 2018July 11, 2022

Texas has seen some lower temperatures than usual so far this winter season. This may cause more people to utilize space heaters in order to keep warm. While these devices are small and convenient, they can also be quite dangerous to use. If you have suffered injuries due to a malfunctioning space heater, the use […]

Easing the pain of burn injuries

Posted on December 4, 2017July 11, 2022

If you have ever accidentally dripped hot grease on yourself or bumped the edge of a pan taken out of a hot oven, you know how badly such injuries can hurt. When it comes to severe burns, unfathomable pain and long, arduous recoveries are common among those who are victims of such injuries. If you […]

Don’t get burned again: Know how to seek recovery for your losses

Posted on November 7, 2017April 20, 2023

You may remember how your family rejoiced when they learned you had survived a fire or or explosion. Hopefully, rescue response time was swift and you were quickly transported to the nearest burn trauma unit in your area. Since then, you may have already overcome various challenges during recovery. Recuperation following such accidents is often […]

A chemical burn can place your vision at risk

Posted on July 24, 2017July 11, 2022

You wear safety goggles at work because you know the dangers of the chemicals you work with and the consequences of getting those substances in your eyes. However, in one split second, the chemicals were in your face, and your eyes began to burn. Thankfully, your job site has an eye wash station where co-workers […]

Fuel system defects cause thousands of vehicle fires each year

Posted on March 23, 2017July 11, 2022

The fuel system in a car has the potential to make that vehicle a bomb on wheels. A single spark or a drop of gasoline on a hot surface can suddenly produce a huge fire that spreads extremely quickly. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were approximately 174,000 vehicle fires in 2015. These […]

How To Treat A Chemical Burn

Posted on July 29, 2016July 11, 2022

Any type of burn can be incredibly dangerous and painful, but they can’t all be treated the same way. In order to properly care for your injury, you need to know what caused it. In the case of chemical burns, you need to take special care to make sure that the injury doesn’t worsen or […]

Six Simple Checkups To Prevent Home Emergencies

Posted on July 28, 2016July 11, 2022

In moments of crisis, there are always thoughts of “what ifs?” Questions arise about what you could have done differently to have avoided the disaster in the first place. Here at Wyatt Law Firm, we never want you to feel caught off guard. That is why we’ve compiled of common causes of household emergencies and […]