Because Texas has more oil refineries than any other state, Texas also has the potential for a large number of oil refinery accidents. How well safety management alerts workers to risks and how well a company maintains safety standards directly relate to the number of severe injuries and deaths that arise from oil refinery accidents. If you suffer severe injury or a family member dies from an oil refinery accident resulting from negligence, an experienced Texas oil refinery accident lawyer can help you seek recovery of damages.
To discuss your oil refinery accident or petrochemical claim with an experienced Texas oil refinery accident lawyer, please schedule a Free, Confidential Consultation by calling us toll free at 1-866-529-6606.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees the oil and gas industry and establishes regulations to create as safe an environment for workers as possible. However, when oil companies intentionally disregard regulations, workers are at risk for injury or even fatality. Common types of oil refinery accidents include:
The oil refining industry has a high incidence of injury and death, often resulting from hazardous petrochemical release. In response, during recent years OSHA emphasized process safety management. This is a regulatory focus intended to make safety a priority over production so that despite situations like high manager turnover or production oriented decision-making, companies would take significant precautions. Precautions need to go beyond the scope of personal worker accidents such as slips and falls and extend to correcting situations that make work environments prone to fires, explosions, and petrochemical spills, all events that affect larger numbers of workers.
Explosion and fire accidents often create the most devastation and may result from extensive violations, such as the Texas City BP explosion in 2005.
Victims of company negligence and their families have the right to sue oil companies for damages. However, leveling the playing field in a lawsuit against an oil company requires an experienced Texas accident lawyer with the wherewithal and skills to investigate the accident, determine the cause, and hold responsible parties accountable through effective case preparation and presentation. Keep in mind, that oil companies often regard lawsuits, settlements, and damages awards as part of the cost of doing business. They can well afford to provide adequate compensation and a skilled attorney can help you obtain what is rightfully yours under Texas personal injury law.
For information about oil refinery accident claims with an experienced Houston or El Paso oil refinery accident attorney, please schedule a Free, Confidential Consultation by calling us toll free at 1-866-529-6606 or in the Houston area at (713) 529-6606. If you prefer, you can fill out our intake form and we will contact you to schedule a consultation.
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