It’s perhaps not a surprise that Texas has led the country in workplace accidents related to the oil and gas industry. In fact, it’s the leading cause of workplace deaths in Texas, according to the Texas Tribune....
Working in an oilfield or on an oil rig is inherently dangerous. Risks range from slips and falls to exposure to hazardous materials to machinery accidents. Sometimes, workers get pinned behind moving vehicles. Harm can range...
February 15, 2024 | The Lopez Law Firm PLLC
Common Oilfield Injuries and Your Rights
According to the Centers for Disease Control, on average, there are more than one hundred fatal accidents in oilfields each year, and thousands more oilfield and oil rig workers suffer catastrophic injuries. A wide variety of...