Oil fields have innumerable dangers that can cause accidents, leading to severe disabilities and injuries for workers. Many Texas oil field workers are employed as contractors by service companies and gas and oil companies. But, if a contractor or subcontractor is injured in an on-site accident, who bears liability? Economic responsibility for a contractor’s work-related…
Texas has a huge number of dangerous jobs and industries that put employees at risk. Sadly, that risk is often increased by a lack of workplace safety. When employers have unrealistic expectations that endanger worker safety, fatal accidents are often the result. In this situation, certain surviving relatives may be entitled to pursue a wrongful…
From chemical plants and oil refineries to construction sites and manufacturing facilities, Texas is the backbone of American industry. We depend on the state’s industrial workers to keep the economy running, even though their jobs are inherently dangerous. In fact, dangerous working conditions on Texas job sites cause serious and fatal injuries to thousands of…
Every year, accidents involving oversized commercial vehicles, like tractor-trailers, cause thousands of fatalities and injuries. Knowing what steps to take after a Houston truck accident is vital to protecting your financial interests, your rights, and ensuring your well-being. This blog explains the basic steps victims should take following Houston truck accidents, from ensuring their safety…
You’re in the Eagle Ford Shale running a top drive system on a drilling rig when an essential component suddenly malfunctions and crushes your hand. The pain is unbearable, but the looming financial burden that accompanies it is even worse. Although workers’ compensation may cover some of your medical expenses, it does not provide ample…
Workers across the United States come into daily contact with fumes, dust, noxious chemicals, and other substances that can lead to long-term health problems. Sadly, many of these exposed workers were never properly protected, trained, or warned about these dangers. If this situation sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you may have legal options. At…
Pipeline explosions and other accidents occur much more often than people realize. When they do, they put the safety and livelihoods of hardworking people in danger. If you were injured or lost someone you love in a gas or oil pipeline accident, you need to partner with a law firm that knows how to determine…
Conflicts between surface rights and mineral rights are common in Texas. While one party may own the surface of the land, another may hold the mineral rights below it. This split ownership often leads to disputes when drilling, mining, or other mineral development disrupts the use of the surface. Knowing how the law balances these…
When environmental disputes arise in Texas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) often plays a central role. The agency is responsible for enforcing many of the state’s environmental laws, yet its involvement in civil lawsuits is more complex than many people realize. Understanding how the TCEQ operates, when it intervenes, and how its actions…
Environmental issues can quickly escalate into legal disputes in Texas, where both industrial activity and natural resources play a significant role in everyday life. Whether the matter involves oil and gas operations, agricultural practices, or waste disposal, the central question is often the same: what actually counts as environmental damage under Texas law? Understanding this…
