Workers Injured in Texas Oilfield Accidents

San Antonio Oil Field Accident Attorney

Few jobs are more dangerous than working in oilfields, from the Permian Basin in West Texas to offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Workers must be well trained and vigilant, and equipment must be functioning well if accidents are to be avoided. When things go wrong, serious injuries and death are often the result.

If a loved one was injured or died in an oilfield accident or while working at an offshore oil rig, you may have more options for compensation than simply workers' comp or Social Security. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit or seek more compensation under the Jones Act for injuries at sea.

At The Cartall Law Firm, PLLC, we have 20 years of legal experience helping injured workers get financial recovery. Call attorney Bryan Cartall toll free 24 hours a day at 1-800-880-7245. We offer a free, no obligation consultation in personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Serious Injuries Require Serious Compensation

If you believe that your injury was partly or fully caused by the negligence of a contractor on the job site, call our office at 1-800-880-7245 to speak to an attorney about whether you may have an injury case.

The work done for oil and natural gas drilling is varied: testing, drilling, frac jobs, wireline operations, restoration, and workover. Mud loggers, frac companies, rig movers: each worker and company on the jobsite must be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment. Negligence can lead to:

  • Well blow outs and explosions
  • Equipment failure or work rig collapse
  • Pulling unit accidents
  • Frac tank injuries or death from toxic fumes
  • Falls from rigs or equipment
  • Oil refinery fires
  • Falls and drowning on offshore rigs or in boat boarding an offshore rig

Your financial compensation with a personal injury case may be greater than you can get with a workers' comp claim. Your initial consultation is free so you have nothing to lose by talking with a lawyer and understanding your options and your rights.

Contact the Cartall Law Firm to schedule a free consultation.

The Cartall Law Firm, PLLC, provides legal representation to injured railroad workers and their families. Our firm is located in San Antonio, Texas, and represents clients throughout Bexar County and Comal County, TX, and in the Southwest U.S., including Arizona, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Colorado.