As all victims of catastrophic injury, those injured in the June 11, 2008 ammonia leak and explosion at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Plant near Highway 225 in southeast Houston, Texas have our deepest sympathy and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Houssiere, Durant, Houssiere, LLP is sympathetic to the chaos and confusion faced by those suffering ammonia injuries and their loved ones immediately after such an event. Such injuries and the subsequent hospitalization and recovery can cause tremendous upheaval for families. Our firm is well-equipped to provide you with immediate answers regarding your financial situation, dealing with your employer and your legal recourse for the damages you have suffered, possibly due to the negligence of a third party entity providing products or services to Goodyear. Our staff of attorneys and specialists in the field of health care, including a retired and reputable Houston physician and registered nurse knowledgeable and experienced in social services available to the injured will help provide you and your family with answers, giving you the peace of mind needed to focus on the healing process ahead.

Regardless of whether you recognize any symptoms of injury, if you have been exposed to ammonia, you should seek immediate medical treatment. Houssiere, Durant, Houssiere, LLP has specialized knowledge regarding the injuries resulting from exposure to and inhalation of anhydrous ammonia. We are well-experienced in the life-long consequences of ammonia injuries to eyes, skin, lungs and other organs, which could require major costly medical treatment for years after the injury. Ammonia burns to the lungs are not curable, and can result in a lifetime of serious respiratory complications, and possibly the need for a lung transplant.

If you were injured in the ammonia accident at the Goodyear Plant in Houston, you may be entitled to money because of your injuries. Choosing the right law firm to represent you is one of the most important decisions you will make. By contacting us early, it allows us to insure you are directed to the proper health care providers, and to preserve evidence which is vital in the proper handling of your claim. Contact Houssiere, Durant, Houssiere LLP today at 713-626-3700, toll free 1-888-881-8100, or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a free consultation to discuss your situation. If you are unable to come in to our offices, we will be happy to meet with you at your home or place of work.

The initial consultation is free and claims are handled on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay absolutely no attorneys fees unless we are successful in recovering money for you. We advance court costs and litigation expenses that will be reimbursed at the end of the case provided that you obtain a recovery.