The explosion happened in 2013, and it was one of the scariest moments of my life. I was working as a superintendent, leading a crew. I came through an area to direct a supervisor when I heard a great big boom. I felt my clothes ripped off my body and then pulled back again by the suction. I looked up and saw a massive fire. We turned and ran. I watched people jumping out of racks, fear written all over their faces. I thought we were going to die. It was the most frightening day of my life.
The company never stood by our side. After the scene, they stripped people down and washed them off with a fire truck. There was no real concern for our well-being—it was just “get out of there and get back to work as soon as possible.” They even made statements that if we approached the situation with a lawyer, we could be terminated.
I hired a lawyer because I was hurt and I knew the company wouldn’t stand by me. I also knew I wouldn’t be able to work again in those plants because of the explosion. Zehl & Associates stood up against this big company when other lawyers in Louisiana wouldn’t. The company’s scare tactics didn’t work—Zehl & Associates went full force and kept the pressure on.
They weren’t like a normal law firm. They were there as friends to talk with us and help us with whatever it took to get through. For them, it was about my well-being and my family’s future, not just a paycheck. Anytime I needed to call, they answered, listened, and supported us. They made sure our future was secure.
The results went above and beyond what I expected. I would recommend Zehl & Associates to anyone who has been in an accident, explosion, or anything similar. They will work hard for you. They will recover what’s lost and secure what you’re entitled to. Out of five stars, I’d give them a ten because they went above and beyond to help me, my family, and secure my future. I am very pleased with them.