Oilfield work can involve heavy equipment, powerful machinery, hazardous materials, demanding physical labor, and potentially dangerous working conditions. When something goes wrong, the consequences can be severe. An oilfield accident can leave a worker facing significant injuries, mounting medical expenses, lost income, and uncertainty about what comes next.

At Anderson Alexander, also known as A2X, we represent individuals throughout Texas who have suffered serious injuries because of negligence or other wrongful conduct. For workers and families in Weslaco and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley, our experienced trial lawyers provide assertive, hands-on representation in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.

We understand that an oilfield injury can affect an entire family. Our role is to investigate the circumstances, identify potentially responsible parties, and pursue the legal remedies that may be available under the facts of the case.

Oilfield Accidents Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries

Oilfield accidents can happen suddenly, but their consequences may last for years. A worker who suffers a serious injury may need emergency treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, and continuing medical care.

Depending on the circumstances, an oilfield accident may result in:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Crush injuries
• Burns
• Amputations
• Severe lacerations
• Internal injuries
• Permanent disabilities
• Fatal injuries

The physical effects are only part of the problem. A serious injury may prevent a worker from returning to the same job or performing the physical tasks required for their occupation.

We look at the broader impact of an injury rather than focusing only on what happened on the day of the accident.

How Do Oilfield Accidents Happen?

There is no single cause of an oilfield accident. A dangerous incident can result from equipment failures, unsafe practices, inadequate training, poor maintenance, or other circumstances.

Potential causes may include:

• Defective or malfunctioning equipment
• Inadequate safety procedures
• Improper training
• Unsafe work practices
• Equipment maintenance failures
• Falling objects
• Explosions or fires
• Chemical exposure
• Vehicle accidents
• Falls from elevated areas
• Negligent supervision

Identifying the cause is an important part of investigating an injury claim. We want to understand not only what happened, but why it happened.

Determining Who May Be Responsible

Oilfield injury cases can involve multiple companies and individuals. A worker may be employed by one company while performing services at a site operated by another business. Contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and other entities may also have roles in an oilfield operation. That can make determining liability complicated.

The fact that an accident occurred at a particular worksite does not automatically mean the company operating that site is legally responsible. Responsibility depends on the specific circumstances and applicable law.

Our attorneys investigate the relationships between the parties and examine how their actions or failures may have contributed to the accident.

Third-Party Claims May Be Important

Workers injured on the job may have questions about workers’ compensation and whether another party could also be legally responsible for the accident.

Depending on the circumstances, an injured worker may have potential claims involving a third party separate from the employer.

These cases can involve complicated questions concerning employment relationships, contractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners, and other businesses.

We examine the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine whether additional parties may need to be considered.

Equipment Failures Deserve Careful Investigation

Heavy equipment is an essential part of oilfield operations. When machinery fails or is improperly maintained, workers can be placed in serious danger.

If equipment malfunction may have contributed to an accident, we look at the circumstances surrounding the equipment, including how it was being used and maintained.

In some cases, the manufacturer or another party involved with the equipment may need to be investigated. Our goal is to identify the facts that may help explain why the equipment failed and whether someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct contributed to the resulting injuries.

Contact A2X Today

If you have suffered a serious oilfield injury, you should not assume that workers’ compensation or an insurance claim is the only avenue available to you. The circumstances surrounding the accident may involve other potentially responsible parties and legal claims.

At Anderson Alexander, we provide experienced, hands-on representation to individuals and families dealing with serious injuries and wrongful death. We investigate oilfield accidents carefully, examine potential sources of liability, and work to hold negligent parties accountable.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an oilfield accident in Weslaco or the surrounding area, contact A2X today. Reach out to our Weslaco oilfield accident lawyers to discuss your circumstances, understand your potential legal options, and take the next step toward pursuing justice.