Notice To Oilfield Workers: Know Your WARN Act Rights

Notice To Oilfield Workers: Know Your WARN Act Rights The oil industry is subject to booms and busts. Oilfield companies will often staff up their business when oil prices are high and they are making substantial profits, but companies may change their strategy when things are not going as well. When oilfields run dry, or it is not profitable to drill in a location […]

Diesel exhaust fumes can cause oilfield workplace accidents

Diesel exhaust fumes can cause oilfield workplace accidents Being exposed to diesel particulate matter, or DPM, can bring about serious short-term and long-term consequences for workers. In addition, workers’ prolonged exposure to diesel fumes may cause them to become distracted, jeopardizing their ability to perform precise work correctly. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, high concentrations of DPM are […]

Many workplace accidents in the oilfields involve vehicle crashes

Many workplace accidents in the oilfields involve vehicle crashes Oilfields within the state of Texas cover vast amounts of land. Individuals who work in the oil fields frequently must drive significant distances, which makes them more prone to motor vehicle accidents. In fact, more than forty percent of fatalities that occur in the gas and oil industry involve some type of motor vehicle collision. […]

Are deaths in the oil and gas extraction industry increasing?

Are deaths in the oil and gas extraction industry increasing? Working in an oilfield can be a lucrative profession; however, it is very dangerous work. The oil industry regulates oilfields and offshore oil with Federal and Texas state laws. These laws are created to provide guidelines for a safe working environment. Unfortunately, oilfield accidents and oil rig accidents happen too often, especially after a long […]

Texas Oilfield Accidents: The Truth About Statistics and Settlements

Texas Oilfield Accidents: The Truth About Statistics and Settlements Texas is a powerhouse of the US oil industry, contributing significantly to the nation’s energy production and economy. Under the veneer of this success, however, lies a stark reality—oilfield accidents. These incidents are not just statistics; they devastate the lives of workers and their families. If you or a relative has had an accident in […]

Why are Oil Field Truck Accidents Such a Problem?

Why are Oil Field Truck Accidents Such a Problem? When people think of Texas, many envision miles of oil and gas fields, and with good reason. The oil and gas industry continues to thrive and grow here in the Lone Star state. Companies are doing everything they can to make the most of the current boom, and workers and innocent victims tend to suffer […]

Why Is the Jones Act Important to Oil Workers?

Why Is the Jones Act Important to Oil Workers? The general rule in a workplace injury is that you cannot sue your employer for negligence because they have provided you with workers’ compensation insurance. The workers’ comp system does have some benefits since it is a no-fault system. For example, injured employees can receive benefits no matter who is at fault for the accident; […]

Accidents in the Permian Basin Region of Texas

Accidents in the Permian Basin Region of Texas Study: Over 1,600 Traffic Fatalities In Major Texas Oil Regions in a Single Year The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently released a study on crash statistics in Texas’s five primary oil and natural gas producing regions: over 194,000 crashes with 7,422 serious injuries and 1,614 deaths. The personal injury lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm […]

Wild Ride: The Perils of Oilfield Trucking

Wild Ride: The Perils of Oilfield Trucking The Permian Basin is the busiest oil field in the country. This oil field accounts for roughly 40 percent of the United States’ production. In addition, producers drill large amounts of natural gas in the Permian. There are over seven thousand oil fields in this massive area, and new drilling occurs daily. With oil prices […]

Third-Party Claims and Oil Field Accidents

Third-Party Claims and Oil Field Accidents According to the United States Labor Department, thousands of workers suffer fatal injuries in oilfield accidents annually. Oil rig explosions, slip-and-falls, and other on-site injuries are all too common in the industry. However, even non-fatal accidents can prove financially demanding or even catastrophic.  If you or a person you care about suffered an injury in […]

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