Tyler Oilfield Injury Lawyer

Undefeated Tyler Oilfield Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one were injured while working in an oilfield in East Texas, you need (and deserve) the best oilfield accident lawyers.

With Billions Won and the Largest Oilfield Accident Recoveries in US History, we’ve demonstrated that we don’t just win for oilfield accident victims and their families – we set records.

Do Not Place Your Future in the Company’s Hands

No matter what the company tells you, they are not on your side. From the moment an accident occurs, the company and its team of lawyers will already be working to avoid responsibility and pay you as little as possible. They do this by shifting blame to you, downplaying the severity of your injuries, and failing to preserve critical evidence.

In addition to paying you as little as possible, the company will also try to limit you to workers’ comp doctors, whose number 1 priority isn’t getting you better, but rushing you back to work so that the company can stop paying you workers comp benefits.

At Zehl & Associates, our Tyler Oilfield Injury Lawyers know exactly how to investigate complex industrial accidents, hold powerful oil companies fully accountable, and make sure our clients receive the maximum compensation possible and the best medical care available. Contact us today at (888) 603-3636 to schedule a free consultation.

Table of Contents

• We Don’t Just Win for Injured Oilfield Workers — We Set Records
• How Dangerous Is Oilfield Work in Tyler & Across East Texas?
• What Are the Most Common Oilfield Accidents in East Texas?
• Truck Crashes Are a Serious Threat to East Texas Oilfield Workers
• The Aftermath of an Oilfield Accident
• How Our Undefeated Oilfield Accident Lawyers Fight Back
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Undefeated Oilfield Injury Attorneys in Tyler, Texas: 1-888-603-3636 for a Free Consult

We Don’t Just Win for Injured Oilfield Workers — We Set Records

With Billions won and having successfully represented more than 1,000 oilfield workers and industrial accident victims in Texas and across the United States, our law firm recovered some of largest oilfield injury verdicts and settlements in history.

Our results speak volumes:

• $165 Million Oilfield Accident Settlement
• $90 Million Settlement for Oilfield Burn Injury Victim
• $62 Million Settlement for Oilfield Worker Injured in Texas Oil Rig Explosion
• $55 Million Settlement for Oilfield Burn Victim

If you or someone you love was injured in an oilfield accident in Tyler or anywhere in East Texas, call Zehl & Associates today for a free consultation at 1-888-603-3636.

How Dangerous Is Oilfield Work in Tyler & Across East Texas?

East Texas is home to one of the most active oil and gas producing regions in America, spanning Cherokee, Gregg, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties. The region extends across the East Texas Basin, while the nearby Haynesville Shale has seen considerable oil and gas development in recent years. The area has thousands of active oil wells, according to the Texas Railroad Commission, with Tyler serving as a major economic and commercial hub for the industry.

But this oil and gas activity comes with serious risks.

Based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) severe injury inspection data, at least a dozen East Texas oilfield workers have suffered severe work-related injuries since 2020, including amputations, inpatient hospitalizations, and loss of an eye. Tragically, one Longview oilfield worker was also killed. 

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crash statistics also show an alarming increase in serious and fatal commercial vehicle crashes, including oilfield truck accidents, in the region in recent years, claiming dozens of lives and injuring even more.

The fact is, oilfield work in East Texas is inherently dangerous. Oil and gas extraction workers face a fatal occupational injury rate that’s seven times higher than for all U.S. industries, per the Center for Disease Control Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction Database.

What Are the Most Common Oilfield Accidents in East Texas?

East Texas oilfield workers routinely work around heavy machinery, high-pressure equipment, flammable materials, chemicals, moving vehicles, and other potentially deadly hazards. A single equipment failure, safety violation, communication breakdown, or other preventable mistake can result in catastrophic injury or death.

However, In our experience, many of the most serious oilfield accidents happen when companies put production and profits ahead of workers’ and contractors’ safety.

Common oilfield accidents we see include:

• Oilfield explosions and blowouts
• Drilling rig accidents
• Oilfield truck accidents
• Electrocutions
• Exposure to toxic gases and chemicals
• Oilfield fires
• Well-control incidents
• Falls from heights
• Falling or collapsing equipment
• Caught-in and struck-by accidents
• Crane and lifting accidents
• Heavy equipment accidents
• Transportation and loading accidents
• Defective equipment and machinery failures

The circumstances surrounding an oilfield accident matter. An explosion, for example, may involve improper well control, defective equipment, inadequate safety procedures, or failures by multiple companies working at the site.

Determining what happened, and who should be held accountable, requires an immediate and thorough investigation.

Truck Crashes Are a Serious Threat to East Texas Oilfield Workers

For East Texas oilfield workers, the dangers are not limited to the well site.

The East Texas Basin has experienced a significant number of deadly truck crashes in recent years, coinciding with substantial oil and gas activity and increased commercial traffic throughout the region.

At least 53 people were killed in truck crashes across the five county region between 2023 and the end of 2025 (including Cherokee, Gregg, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties), per annual Texas motor vehicle crash statistics.

For an injured oilfield worker, a commercial vehicle crash raises complicated questions about responsibility. Was the driver properly trained? Was the vehicle maintained? Were hours-of-service requirements followed? Was the driver fatigued? Did the company place production demands ahead of safety?

At Zehl & Associates, we immediately launch a detailed investigation into driver records, vehicle maintenance, company policies, hours of service, and the circumstances surrounding the crash. We refuse to back down until the truth is exposed and every responsible party is held accountable — no matter how powerful the company behind the crash may be.

Recently, we recovered a Record-Setting Oilfield Truck Accident Settlement for our client, Luis, an oilfield worker injured in a serious fracking truck accident. Read our Client Testimonials to hear why Luis and so many of our clients say: “Zehl & Associates was there for me from day one.”

The Aftermath of an Oilfield Accident

After a serious oilfield accident, the company and its insurers begin investigating almost immediately. Evidence disappears. Equipment may be repaired or moved. Witnesses may become difficult to locate. Surveillance footage, electronic records, inspection reports, and other critical evidence will be misplaced, hidden, or destroyed if not recovered and preserved right away.

At the same time, they know you or your loved ones are overwhelmed. When you’re facing severe burns, a traumatic brain injury, amputation, or other life-altering consequences, you need the best medical care available — and you need a legal team fighting to make sure the companies responsible do not control your access to treatment or dictate what your future is worth.

The cost of treating a catastrophic oilfield injury can quickly reach hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, particularly when an injured worker requires multiple surgeries, prolonged hospitalization, rehabilitation, specialized treatment, or lifelong care. Securing the financial resources you need for your medical care, recovery, and future is critical to rebuilding your life.

That’s why you should demand immediate medical treatment with a doctor of your choice and get in touch with experienced legal counsel as soon as possible.  We are here to help protect your rights and secure your future: 1-888-603-3636.

How Our Undefeated Oilfield Accident Lawyers Fight Back

Our independent investigation begins the moment we’re hired, even the same day as the accident itself.  Our experienced oilfield accident lawyers know how to handle the most complex cases and take on powerful corporations and insurance companies. That alone can mean the difference between securing a substantial recovery or settling for far less than you truly deserve.

At Zehl & Associates, our oilfield injury lawyers:

• Immediately investigate the accident scene and work to preserve critical evidence before it disappears.
• Work with leading forensic and industry experts to determine how the accident happened and whether it could have been prevented.
• Locate and ensure that our clients see the best doctors and medical providers in the country
• Examine OSHA regulations, industry standards, company policies, training records, maintenance records, and other evidence to determine whether safety requirements were violated.
• Identify every party responsible for the injuries, including any company, third party contractor, manufacturer, driver, or other
• Document the full extent of our client’s injuries and losses, including the medical care and financial resources needed for the future.
• Refuse to settle for less than the maximum compensation possible.
• Prepare every case for trial from day one, sending a clear message that we are ready to fight for our clients in court, where we remain undefeated.

Our trial lawyers have built a national reputation securing futures for oilfield workers seriously injured or tragically killed in the worst oil and gas accidents, blowouts, and explosions in history. Our record-setting wins include the #1 Oilfield Burn Injury Settlement in U.S. History.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Do After an Oilfield Accident?

Get medical attention, report the accident as required, document what happened, and avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurance company before speaking with an experienced lawyer. Save any clothing you had on, as this may serve as critical evidence.

What Evidence is Important?

Key evidence often include accident-scene photographs and video, equipment and maintenance records, inspection reports, training records, safety policies, work schedules, electronic communications, OSHA records, and witness statements. Critical evidence can disappear quickly, so contacting counsel as soon as possible can help protect your rights and your future.

Why Should I Hire an Oilfield Injury Lawyer?

Oilfield accidents often involve multiple companies, contractors, equipment manufacturers, insurers, and potentially responsible parties. An experienced oilfield injury lawyer knows how to investigate the accident, preserve evidence, identify who should be held accountable, and fight for the full compensation you deserve.

How Much Does an Oilfield Attorney Cost?

You never pay anything upfront or out of pocket to hire an experienced oilfield injury lawyer. Instead, your attorney receives an agreed-upon percentage of the financial recovery obtained from the responsible parties; if you don’t recover damages, you don’t owe attorney’s fees.

What Types of Injury Cases Does Zehl & Associates Personal Injury Law Firm Handle?

We represent workers and families suffering from catastrophic injuries caused by oilfield fires and explosions, rig and drilling accidents, truck crashes, burns, chemical exposure, electrocutions, equipment failures, falls, and other serious workplace accidents.

How Long Do I Have to File a Oilfield Injury Lawsuit?

The deadline depends on the circumstances of the accident and the parties involved, and important exceptions may apply. Do not wait to find out — evidence can disappear long before a legal deadline expires.

What Is My Case Worth?

Every oilfield injury case is different. The value depends on the severity of the injuries, the circumstances of the accident, and the parties responsible — which is why a serious case requires a thorough investigation before its full value can be determined.

What Types of Damages Can I Recover?

In an oilfield accident lawsuit, you can recover substantial damages for all of your injuries and losses, including past and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other economic and non-economic damages.

Can I File for Workers’ Compensation and File a Lawsuit?

Sometimes. Texas workers’ compensation laws and the circumstances of your accident determine whether you can pursue workers’ compensation benefits, a lawsuit against another responsible party, or both. An experienced oilfield injury lawyer can evaluate your specific situation and explain your options.

Undefeated Oilfield Injury Attorneys in Tyler, Texas: 1-888-603-3636 for a Free Consult

With Billions won and the largest oilfield accident verdicts and settlements in Texas and U.S. history, our Undefeated Oilfield Accident Lawyers have consistently demonstrated that we never back down until we’ve secured the justice and full compensation our clients deserve.

All consultations are free, and you don’t pay a dime unless we win your case.

If you or a loved one were injured in an oilfield accident, contact us at 1-888-603-3636. We’ll answer your questions, explain your rights, and provide you with the information you need to decide what’s best for you and your family.