Oilfield Accidents and the Law: What Legal Rights Protect Oil and Gas Workers? Oil and gas extraction is an intrinsic part of Texas’ economy, and working at an oilfield or on an oil rig can be a lucrative career. However, oilfields are a statistically dangerous place to work, in part because employers and others do not always provide workers with a safe working environment and conditions.  According to […]

The Most Common Accidents on Oil Rigs Texas is one of the largest oil and gas industry states in the U.S. While careers in this industry can be lucrative, oil rigs and oilfields often endanger the individuals who work there.  Between 2008 and 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found 10,873 safety violations. 64% of those were diagnosed as “serious,” meaning […]

Guide to Texas Oil Field Accidents Oil field work is among the most dangerous professions. There are many ways that oil field workers can suffer injuries or even fatal accidents on the job. Not only is the equipment incredibly dangerous, but conditions on the field itself can be hazardous. The industry is currently experiencing a shortage of oil field workers, who […]

How Maritime Law Applies to Oil Field Work Not many individuals realize that customary federal or state laws don’t govern oil field work. Maritime law, called admiralty law, is an international system that regulates offshore conduct. It applies to all seagoing ships, whether cruise ships, fishing boats, or oil rigs. If you suffered injuries on the job, you might be wondering whether maritime […]