Oilfield Accidents Archives

What Is a Jones Act claim?

Posted on August 3, 2022April 20, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the maritime transportation industry has a fatality rate that is 4.7 times higher than other jobs. Oil rig workers take on even more risk because of the inherent dangers of drilling. These workers end up seriously injured at a much higher rate. Offshore oil workers will usually have […]

Who Qualifies for the Jones Act?

Posted on June 30, 2022April 20, 2023

The Jones Act is part of the more significant Merchant Marine Act of 1920 and allows injured workers to file a compensation claim after an injury on a vessel. Essentially any maritime worker who suffers an injury while at sea will have benefits under the Jones Act. However, the law has many different complexities, so […]

How Maritime Law Applies to Oil Field Work

Posted on June 29, 2022July 18, 2022

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 […]

What Are Jones Act Injury Cases Worth?

Posted on June 29, 2022July 18, 2022

The Jones Act, in simple terms, allows maritime workers and others injured at sea the opportunity to recover compensation. The law applies to specific offshore vessels and various waterways, including the Gulf of Mexico. Sailors in waters that multiple states share are also eligible to use the Jones Act if an accident occurs. The Jones […]

What Is the Jones Act?

Posted on June 28, 2022April 20, 2023

If you are an oil worker, harbor worker, longshore worker, or seamen by trade, you should be familiar with the Jones Act. This law provides benefits in certain situations involving job-related injuries and illnesses. Jones Act claims can be more complicated than other workers’ compensation claims that fall under state law. Anyone who believes they […]

Dangers of Rigging Up and Down

Posted on January 22, 2022July 11, 2022

Danger in the oilfields doesn’t start when the drillbit hits the dirt. Hazards arrive on the well pad as soon as the set-up crews do. Rigging up is the drilling rig assembly process, which includes building the substructure; erecting the mast or lifting the derrick; installing power generation, fluid filtration, and pumping systems; and planting […]

Importance of Pop-Off Valves For Pipeline Workers

Posted on January 3, 2022July 11, 2022

Overview of Pop-Off Valves Working in the oil industry is a high-pressure occupation, especially for pipeline workers who literally work with the high-pressure systems that move oil out of the earth and into commerce. If you work within the oil industry, you likely know well what a pop-off valve is and what its purpose is. […]

How Long Do Workers Stay on Oil Rigs?

Posted on December 31, 2021July 11, 2022

Working on an offshore oil rig is one of the most dangerous jobs that a person can undertake. However, there are numerous benefits to these positions. Even an entry-level oil rig worker can earn between $47,000 and $80,000 each year. Electricians, installation managers, and other higher-level positions can make between $83,000 and $160,000 per year. […]

The Danger of Catastrophic Well Blowouts

Posted on August 18, 2021July 11, 2022

Beneath the crisscrossing latticework of an oil derrick, the threat of catastrophic well failure always looms. Perhaps the most feared of all oilfield accidents is the unanticipated well blowout, which can have catastrophic, deadly consequences. Many different oil workers across Texas put themselves at risk every day they go to work. They put their health […]

Oil and gas transportation risky for Texas drivers

Posted on November 13, 2020July 11, 2022

Whether you travel on rural roads or on major highways, there’s a good chance that you occasionally cross paths with oil or gas transportation trucks. These massive vehicles, sometimes referred to as tankers, allow for the quick and controlled transportation of either crude or refined petroleum products without the risks and set-up costs inherent in […]