Even though more people are using alternative energy, the world still relies heavily on oil. In the United States alone, more than 7 billion barrels of oil are used each year; almost 20 million barrels every day. To keep up with this demand, some companies plan to hire at least 5% more workers in the…
You’re running a top drive system on a drilling rig in the Austin Chalk when a critical component suddenly snaps. The equipment malfunctions and crushes your hand. The pain is absolutely agonizing, and the financial stress that follows feels equally intense. Sure, workers’ compensation might pay for some of your medical bills, but it won’t…
Losing a spouse, parent, or child is a heartbreaking event that money can never make right. Oilfield jobs are some of the most dangerous in the U.S., with workers dying at a rate much higher than in most other industries. Many oilfield deaths happen in situations that could have been prevented. Workers face serious dangers…
If you were injured in an oilfield accident in Texas, you may feel unsure about whether you have a strong claim. An experienced oilfield injury lawyer can look at what happened, check safety rules, review equipment records, and see whether anyone was careless. This helps them figure out how strong your claim is. For example,…
Working on a Texas oil rig creates a lot of jobs and brings in a lot of money. But oil rigs are also dangerous places to work. When someone gets hurt, it’s important to figure out who is responsible so the injured worker can get fair compensation. This can be complicated, especially when both general…
Houston has a lot of growing industries and large job sites, which help the local economy. But it also means more dangerous work environments and a higher risk of workplace accidents. In this blog, we explain why so many job-related injuries happen in Houston, the types of injuries workers often suffer, and what you can…
Houston has one of the largest industrial workforces in the United States. In fact, the majority of Houston residents work in the oil and gas, chemical plants, shipping, and large construction industries. These industries provide a lot of jobs and help the local economy, but they also place workers in hazardous environments where serious injuries…
The oil and gas industry is one of the largest in the nation, and the U.S. Department of Labor says it will keep growing in the coming years. It has a big impact on our economy, but an important question remains: is it actually safe? For many workers and people hurt in oilfield accidents, the…
Who is at fault in an oilfield injury case? In many situations, the oil company is at least partly responsible. But sometimes another company or person, a third party, played a role in causing the accident. If a third party contributed to your injury, you may be able to get additional compensation outside of your…
Across the United States, tens of thousands of people make their living by working in oilfields. While it’s not uncommon for gas and oil workers to earn six-figure salaries, this reward is unfortunately overshadowed by the hazards of the job, as many workers find out to their cost. A study published by the U.S. Occupational…
