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Oil Field & Industrial Accidents
Houston Oilfield & Industrial Accident Lawyer
A rig, a refinery, a plant along the Ship Channel, these jobs pay well because the risk is real. When something goes wrong out there, it usually doesn't go wrong small. Burns, amputations, explosions, falls from height, the kind of injuries that change what your life looks like going forward.
These cases need a lawyer who understands the industry, not just the injury.
*This page is general information about Texas oilfield and industrial accident claims, not legal advice for your specific situation.
Rig and wellsite accidents
Refinery and plant explosions
Pipeline accidents
Equipment failure and machinery injuries
Chemical exposure incidents
Falls from height on industrial sites
Oilfield & Industrial Accidents We Handle
Oilfield and industrial accident cases usually involve more than one company: the operator, a staffing or contracting company, an equipment manufacturer, sometimes all three on the same site at the same time.
Figuring out who's actually responsible means understanding how these sites operate, not just reading an incident report. Evidence like maintenance logs and safety records can disappear or get "corrected" quickly, so time matters here more than almost anywhere else.
Why These Cases Are Different
Workers' Comp and the Oilfield
Many oilfield and industrial employers in Texas are non-subscribers, meaning they've opted out of workers' comp. If that's your situation, you may be able to pursue a direct claim against your employer instead of a workers' comp claim. See our Workplace Injury page.
Why Houston Workers Choose McKinnon Law
I've spent time learning how these sites actually run, not just how the paperwork describes them. That's the difference between a lawyer who reads your incident report and a lawyer who can tell you what it's actually missing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Depending on the situation, the operator, a contracting or staffing company, an equipment manufacturer, or more than one of them together.
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Report the incident, get medical care, and preserve any records or photos you can. Then talk to an attorney before giving a recorded statement to any insurance company.
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It depends on whether your employer is a workers' comp subscriber. If not, you may be able to pursue a direct claim, similar to other Texas workplace injury cases.
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Generally two years from the date of the accident under Texas law, though certain circumstances (including cases involving offshore or maritime work) can change this timeline. Confirm your specific deadline with an attorney.
Have other questions? Get in touch with us!