In an article published by The Legal Intelligencer on November 25, 2025, Drew LaFramboise discusses the risks and rights of workers involved in industrial fires and explosions.
Regardless of their severity or type of injury, an employee who is unfortunately (and sometimes tragically) exposed to a fire or explosion at the workplace will have a host of immediate concerns, Drew explains, such as how their medical care will be covered, whether they’re financially responsible or at risk, and if they have any legal rights to pursue the responsible parties.
Drew writes that workers who are exposed to the risk of fire and explosion should know that in the event of an injury, they have a few core rights that will be central to their recovery and peace of mind. These include workers’ compensation benefits, third party liability, and freedom from discrimination or retaliation.
Suffering injury due to a fire or explosion on the job can be harrowing and life-altering Drew notes; however, injured workers are not without rights, and systems are in place to help workers recover their health, pursue justice and ensure that they can continue to move forward.
Read the full article “Workers’ Rights After an Industrial Fire or Explosion.” (PDF)