Guards installed on oilfield machinery are designed to protect employees from injuries. If machinery has a part, process, or function that can cause harm, it must have a safety device or some other form of protective apparatus, like fall protection gear on scaffolding. Anytime a machine is being used, its guards and other safety devices…
In Houston oilfields, electrical hazards can cause operational disruptions, serious injuries, and deaths. The widespread reliance on electrical equipment in gas and oil operations, often combined with extreme environmental conditions, makes maintaining electrical safety a top priority. At Parks Law, PLLC, our Texas oilfield injury lawyers are committed to helping victims of electrical accidents in…
In Houston, TX, the heart of the gas and oil industries, accidents are an unfortunate reality. When oilfield accidents occur, victims often find themselves struggling to cope with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and a litany of legal complications. For decades, the Texas oilfield injury attorneys at Parks Law, PLLC have stood as steadfast allies for…
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…
