On the night of November 12, 2025, a tanker truck carrying anhydrous ammonia began leaking in the parking lot of a hotel in Weatherford, Oklahoma. The gas cloud spread quickly, sending dozens of people to the hospital, many in critical condition, and forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate or shelter in place.[1]
If you or a loved one experienced any of the symptoms below, you may have serious injuries and legal rights you don’t even realize you have.
Jim Adler & Associates is a Texas-based personal injury law firm with more than 30 attorneys, four offices across Texas, and over $1 billion recovered for injured clients. Our attorneys handle complex truck and industrial accident cases and are available to talk with people affected by this devastating ammonia gas leak.
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According to early reports:
Officials now say that ammonia levels in residential areas have returned to normal. But for many people, the physical symptoms, emotional trauma, and financial stress are just beginning.[1]
If you were there that night, whether you were a hotel guest, a local resident, a student, a worker, or just passing through, you deserve clear information about your health and your legal rights. Call Jim Adler now.
Ammonia (NH₃) is a colorless gas with an intense, suffocating odor. In agriculture and industry it’s often transported as anhydrous ammonia, a highly concentrated form under pressure that can cause severe harm when released. It’s widely used as fertilizer and in industrial refrigeration and chemical manufacturing.[2]
Health agencies like the CDC and ATSDR warn that high levels of ammonia in the air can:
Because anhydrous ammonia is highly water-soluble, it reacts immediately with the moisture in your eyes, mouth, and airways, forming a caustic chemical that can damage delicate tissue.[3]
Even if you were “only” exposed briefly, you may still face:
These are not minor issues. They deserve careful medical evaluation and may be part of a compensable personal injury claim.
Everyone reacts differently, but common signs reported after inhaling concentrated ammonia include:[4]
Call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately if you experience:
This landing page is not medical advice. Only a licensed healthcare professional can diagnose and treat injuries from ammonia exposure. When in doubt, get checked out and tell the doctor you were exposed to an ammonia gas leak.
If you believe you were exposed, evacuated, or otherwise harmed, here are practical steps to protect your health and your rights:
And Jim Adler & Associates’ injury law firm can:
Jim Adler & Associates offers free, no-obligation consultations for families impacted by the Weatherford ammonia leak and other toxic gas exposures.
Write down:
Photos and videos from your phone, screenshots of alerts, and notes from conversations with emergency responders can all become powerful evidence later.
Hang onto proof of:
These are all real financial losses that may be recoverable.
After major disasters, representatives for trucking companies, chemical suppliers, and insurers may start making calls or visits. They may seem friendly, but their job is to limit payouts, not protect you. Before giving a recorded statement, signing anything, or accepting any payment, talk to Jim Adler.
Catastrophic incidents like this rarely have a single cause. Potentially responsible parties may include:
Early news reports indicate that the leak may have been caused by a mechanical failure or faulty seal on a truck parked behind the hotel, rather than a collision.[1] That’s exactly the kind of complex, multi-party scenario where Jim Adler, The Tough, Smart Lawyer® can make a difference.
Our legal team will work to answer questions like:
When negligence or safety violations contribute to exposure, victims may be entitled to compensation.
Every case is different, but depending on your situation, a claim may seek money for:
Our goal is to help you pursue the full value of what this disaster has taken from you, not just what an insurance adjuster first offers.
Here’s what you can generally expect when you contact Jim Adler & Associates about an ammonia leak case:
Throughout the process, we work on a contingency fee basis: You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you.*
You’ve seen Jim Adler on TV as “The Texas Hammer®,” known for taking on big insurance companies and powerful corporations. For more than 50 years, our law firm have fought for people injured by others’ negligence across Texas.[5]
When you call us after a chemical disaster:
Most importantly, we understand that you’re not just a “case.” You’re a person who had their life turned upside down in a single night.
Possibly. Not everyone with a valid claim ends up in the ICU. You may still have a case if you:
The best way to know is to talk with a lawyer and a doctor about what you’ve experienced.
Time limits (called statutes of limitations) depend on the state and the type of claim. Some deadlines can be as short as one to two years from the date of injury or discovery of harm.
Because these deadlines are strict and missing them can permanently bar your claim, we strongly recommend contacting an attorney as soon as possible so we can review your situation and protect your rights.
Our firm works on a contingency fee for personal injury and wrongful death cases:
We’ll explain the fee agreement in writing before you decide to hire us.
Yes. Many Texans travel through Oklahoma for work, school, trucking, and vacations. If you were harmed while staying or passing through Weatherford, our attorneys can evaluate your case, explain where it might be filed, and coordinate with local counsel if needed.
You can reach out to us on their behalf. We can:
If a family member dies as a result of ammonia exposure, you may have a wrongful death claim. We can walk you through those options with compassion and care. Contact us if you have questions.
You didn’t choose to breathe toxic ammonia gas. You didn’t choose to be forced from your home, your hotel, or your bed in the middle of the night. But you can choose what you do next.
Jim Adler & Associates is here to help you:
Call 1-800-505-1414 or fill out our online form for a free, confidential case review with a member of our legal team.
We can’t undo what happened in Weatherford. But we can help you hold the responsible parties accountable and fight for the financial security you need to move forward.
[1] Brunt, C., McCormack, K., & Brumfield, S. (2025). Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/81319108b4556f17a5a324f5f29be1f6
[2] Whitford, F., et al. (2021). Anhydrous ammonia: Understanding, avoiding and mediating inherent risks (PPP-140). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. https://ag.purdue.edu/department/extension/ppp/resources/ppp-publications/ppp-140.html
[3] Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. (2017). Medical Management Guidelines for Ammonia (NH₃) (CAS# 7664-41-7). Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/MMG/MMGDetails.aspx
[4] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health. (2024). Ammonia: Chemical fact sheet. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/chemical-fact-sheets/ammonia.html
[5] Jim Adler & Associates. (2025). Texas personal injury lawyers | Jim Adler & Associates. https://www.txinjuryattorney.com/texas-personal-injury-lawyers-jim-adler-and-associates.html
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