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Texas oilfield accident lawyer.

Oilfield work is the most dangerous land-based work in America. When safety corners get cut, the injuries are catastrophic — and so, rightly, are the verdicts.

Quick answer: Oilfield injury cases often involve multiple layers of defendants: the operator (mineral lessee), the drilling contractor, service companies, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors. Each has separate insurance and separate duties. Master Service Agreements and indemnity provisions require careful analysis.

Injuries we see in oilfield accident cases

  • Severe burns from blowouts and explosions
  • Crush injuries from falling equipment
  • Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exposure
  • Amputations
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Fatalities

Compensation available under Texas law

  • Full medical and rehabilitation
  • Lifetime care costs for catastrophic injuries
  • Lost wages and future earning capacity
  • Pain, suffering, and disfigurement
  • Wrongful death damages
How we work

Our process on a oilfield accident case.

01

Site preservation

Oilfield evidence moves fast — the rig can be gone in days. We seek TROs and preservation orders immediately.

02

Regulatory records

Texas Railroad Commission filings, OSHA citations, well history, BLM filings — all become part of the case.

03

MSA and indemnity analysis

Master Service Agreements govern who pays. We unwind the contract chain to find every available insurance layer.

Frequently asked

Questions people ask about oilfield accident cases.

What if I'm an independent contractor, not an employee?

In many oilfield cases, independent-contractor status actually helps — it opens direct negligence claims that employees would be barred from bringing.

Can I sue the oil company?

Often yes — operators retain control over safety aspects of the site, which creates direct liability beyond the drilling contractor.

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