At Charles J. Argento, our Houston plant and refinery accident and injury lawyers represent clients throughout Texas who have been hurt or lost loved ones working in the oil and gas industries.
Our Harris County personal injury lawyer knows that Texas is the top crude oil- and natural gas-producing state in the nation, generating 43% of the nation’s crude oil and 25% of its marketed natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
This type of production requires millions of Texas oil and gas industry workers, including thousands of oil plant and refinery employees, contractors, and third-party employees to ensure operations run smoothly each day.
No matter your position in the oil plant or refinery business in Texas, negligence can lead to catastrophic injuries and fatalities without notice. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed during an oil plant or refinery accident, we want to help you understand your legal rights and options to pursue the maximum financial recovery. Contact us today to learn more.
What Are The Most Common Causes of Plant and Refinery Accidents in Texas?
The oil and gas industries are inherently dangerous. No matter where our fellow Texans work, as a machinist in the plant or an engineer in the refinery, industry-wide safety standards are put in place to protect everyone.
Unfortunately, negligence remains a factor in oil and gas industry accidents, even with the proper training and procedures in place, causing catastrophic injuries and fatalities throughout Texas.
Some of the common causes of Texas plant and refinery accidents and injuries include:
Defective Equipment and Machinery
Explosions
Failure to Follow Company Safety Procedures
Failure to Follow Industry Regulations
Falling Objects and Tools
Falls From Heights
Forklift and Crane Accidents
Heavy Equipment Collapses
Lack of Employee Experience
Lack of Proper Training And Supervision
Lack of Safety Equipment
Outdated Industrial Equipment
Slips and Falls
Vehicle Accidents and Collisions
If you have been injured in a Texas oil plant or refinery accident, you do not have to face your employer, their insurance company, or another liable third party alone. Contact our skilled oil industry accident attorneys in Houston today to get the legal help you need to pursue results.
Catastrophic Injuries and Fatalities Often Result from Texas Oil and Gas Plants & Refineries
The oil and gas industries are volatile operations that require skilled workers to ensure the shared safety of everyone inside the plants and refineries throughout Texas.
Unfortunately, when there is an accident caused by negligence, the injuries are catastrophic and often include:
Amputations
Broken or Crushed Bones
Burn Injuries
Electrocutions
Exposure to Dangerous Gases and Substances
Eye Injuries or Lost Vision Caused by Flying Debris
Hearing Loss
Neck and Back Injuries
Paralysis
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Wrongful Death
If you have been injured in a Texas oil plant or refinery accident, or have tragically lost a loved one, contact our skilled personal injury lawyers in Houston today to learn more about how we can help you get your life back by pursuing the liable party — or combination of parties — for your full financial recovery.
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What Type of Financial Recovery Can I Pursue During a Texas Plant and Refinery Accident and Injury Claim?
If you have been injured in a plant and refinery accident in Texas, your employer may or may not have the workers’ compensation insurance you need to get the care and lost wages you deserve.
If that is true for your oil industry corporation, we can pursue your employer, property owner, operator, or another negligent party directly for your full financial recovery.
That may include:
Past and future medical expenses
Loss of past and future wages
Loss of wage-earning capacity
Reduced future earning capacity
Past and future pain and suffering
Past and future mental anguish
Physical impairment or disfigurement
If you were injured or lost a loved one in an oil plant and refinery accident caused by negligence in Texas, contact our experienced personal injury attorney in Houstonat Charles J. Argento today to schedule a free consultation by calling (713) 225-5050 or by contacting us online.
Our law firm does not get paid until we obtain a settlement or verdict for your unique case.
Charles J. Argento focuses his practice on serious personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, and product liability. With over 37+ years of experience, he is known for aggressive representation and securing high-value results for injured clients across Texas. He has earned numerous prestigious awards, including Super Lawyer, AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for 22 consecutive years, and a 10/10 rating by Avvo.
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