Have you been hurt in a Texas gas pipeline explosion accident?
Our San Antonio work injury lawyers fight for injured pipeline workers
Oil and natural gas pipeline explosions in Midland, Odessa, and other parts of Texas often cause serious injuries or in some tragic cases, death. That’s because these powerful explosions often occur without warning and in remote areas far from hospitals or emergency medical care. The San Antonio work injury lawyers from the Herrera Law Firm work tirelessly for injured oil production workers, and our legal team knows what it takes to get results. Let our work injury attorneys get you the compensation you’re entitled to. Contact us today for a free consultation.
It’s critical for oil and gas corporations operating in the Permian Basin (which includes Midland Basin, Val Verde Basin, Delaware Basin and Kerr Basin) and other oil and natural gas deposits in Texas to take precautions to prevent pipeline explosions.
Many large oil and gas corporations work in the Permian Basin. Some of the largest ones include:
- Occidental Petroleum
- Chevron
- Apache
- Exxon Mobil
- Concho Resources
- Kinder Morgan
- Navitas Midstream Partners
- Pioneer Natural Resources
Unfortunately, some companies cut corners and put profits ahead of safety. If you’ve been injured in a work accident, it’s critical that you have an experienced attorney on your side, protecting your rights. Our lawyers know the area and know what needs to be done to protect the rights of injured oil and gas workers in Midland County and throughout Texas.
Why do gas pipeline explosions happen?
Oil and gas pipeline explosions in Midland and Odessa occur for many different reasons. Some of the most common causes include:
- Unsafe working conditions
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Defective pipeline equipment
- Explosions caused by other explosions
- Mistakes made by inexperienced workers
- Failure to follow safety protocols
Whatever the cause of your oil or gas pipeline explosion, make sure you take your case seriously right from the start. Make sure you schedule your free consultation with our law firm today.
What are common pipeline explosion injuries?
When oil or gas pipelines explode, injuries sustained by roustabouts, roughnecks and other oil and gas field workers can be severe or fatal. Some of the most common – and most serious – injuries sustained by people working on oil and gas pipelines include:
- Severe burn injuries
- Broken bones
- Blindness/loss of sight
- Deafness/ loss of hearing
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck injuries
- Head injuries
These injuries can have life-changing consequences. In an instant, you or a loved one might not be able to work for weeks, months or maybe ever again. Many of these injuries require immediate medical care and surgical procedures. You might also need physical therapy. During your recovery period, you need time to rest and recuperate.
All of the expenses and bills associated with your treatment and recovery time can quickly add up to a large amount. That’s why it’s important to have a lawyer on your side who understands how the legal system works in Texas and can demand the compensation you deserve. That’s why you need the Herrera Law Firm to take on your case.
What sets our law firm apart?
Experience matters when it comes to handling oil and gas pipeline explosions cases in Midland County and throughout Texas. That’s why injured victims and their families regularly rely on us when it matters most. Our attorneys have a reputation of helping injured victims, and there’s no substitute for real-world legal experience. You either have it or you don’t – and we do.
It isn’t just experience that counts when it comes to choosing the right law firm. You want a lawyer who won’t give up. You want someone who will stand up to large corporations, insurance companies, and their attorneys, and demand they take your case seriously.
Founding attorney Frank Herrera Jr. created our law firm in 1983 with a simple goal – to give injury victims a voice. That philosophy continues to guide everything we do. We make companies take your case seriously. We work tirelessly to secure meaningful settlements. If they refuse to cooperate, we’re prepared to take them to court.
Put your trust in a law firm that puts your needs first. Contact us today for a free consultation.
