Oil and Gas Injury Representation
Texas energy sector work involves significant hazards. When equipment failures, explosions, or chemical exposure cause injuries, workers may have claims beyond standard workers compensation. We investigate oilfield accidents and pursue available remedies.
Our Focus
Oilfield injury cases
Oil and gas operations create hazardous working conditions across Texas. From the Permian Basin to Gulf Coast refineries, workers face explosion risks, toxic exposure, and equipment failures. When injuries occur, multiple legal frameworks may apply depending on job role and accident location.
Each Texas energy region presents distinct hazards, from Permian Basin fracking operations to Eagle Ford Shale hydrogen sulfide exposure, Gulf Coast refinery complexes, and East Texas pipeline networks. These cases require attorneys who understand both industry operations and applicable safety regulations. We handle oilfield injury cases throughout Texas energy sectors.
Complex Investigations
We examine safety protocols, equipment maintenance records, and industry standards to establish how preventable accidents occurred.
Industry Knowledge
Understanding oil and gas operations helps us identify responsible parties and applicable legal theories for your specific situation.
Case Types
Oilfield accident scenarios
Different oilfield operations present distinct hazards and legal considerations.
Drilling Rig Accidents
Equipment failures, blowouts, and rig collapses cause severe injuries on drilling sites. When safety protocols fail, injured workers have legal remedies beyond workers compensation.
Explosion Incidents
Oil and gas explosions result from equipment malfunctions, pressure failures, and improper procedures. These incidents cause catastrophic injuries requiring extensive legal investigation.
Chemical Exposure
Hydrogen sulfide, benzene, and other toxic substances pose serious health risks. Exposure cases require documentation of safety violations and medical causation.
Equipment Failures
Defective machinery, inadequate maintenance, and safety equipment failures cause preventable injuries. Manufacturer liability and employer negligence may both apply.
Transportation Accidents
Oilfield transportation involves unique hazards including tanker accidents, service vehicle crashes, and helicopter incidents. Multiple liability sources often exist.
Refinery Incidents
Processing facility accidents involve complex causation questions. Fires, chemical releases, and mechanical failures require thorough investigation.
Regional Hazards
Texas energy sector regions
Different Texas regions present distinct oilfield hazards. Understanding regional operations and common accident patterns helps establish safety violations and liability.
Permian Basin
Drilling operations, hydraulic fracturing, and silica exposure risks characterize West Texas operations.
Eagle Ford Shale
Hydrogen sulfide exposure and sour gas operations create unique toxic hazards for South Texas workers.
Gulf Coast
Refinery operations, chemical processing, and offshore platform work involve explosion and fire hazards.
East Texas
Pipeline networks, compressor stations, and processing facilities present mechanical failure risks.
Treatment and Care Costs
Oilfield injuries often require extensive medical care with substantial costs. Successful cases must account for both immediate treatment and long-term medical needs.
Legal Framework
Understanding oilfield injury law
Energy sector injuries involve specialized legal principles and safety regulations.
Multiple Legal Avenues
Oilfield injuries may support claims under maritime law, OSHA violations, third-party liability, or product defect theories depending on circumstances.
Applicable Laws
- •Jones Act for offshore workers
- •OSHA safety regulations
- •Third-party liability claims
- •Product liability standards
- •Employer negligence principles
Industry Standards
- •Safety protocol compliance
- •Equipment maintenance requirements
- •Training documentation
- •Emergency response procedures
- •Environmental regulations
Claim Development
- •Accident scene documentation
- •Safety record review
- •Expert witness testimony
- •Medical causation proof
- •Economic damage calculation
Injury Types
Common oilfield injuries
Energy sector accidents cause severe injuries requiring specialized medical care and legal attention.
Burn Injuries
Flash fires, explosions, and chemical burns cause severe tissue damage. Treatment involves extensive surgery, skin grafts, and long-term rehabilitation.
Neurological Damage
Toxic exposure and traumatic brain injuries affect cognitive function. These injuries require specialized medical evaluation and lifetime care planning.
Orthopedic Injuries
Crush injuries, fractures, and spinal damage from equipment accidents. Recovery may involve multiple surgeries and permanent disability.
Injured in an oilfield accident?
We can evaluate your accident circumstances and explain available legal remedies. Contact us to discuss your case.