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Laredo Oilfield Injury Lawyers – We’re Undefeated

Oilfield workers in Laredo perform dangerous jobs, and they deserve a safe workplace. When careless or reckless actions at a well site cause a serious accident, injured workers have the right to hold responsible parties accountable. Unfortunately, the companies involved put profits first, fighting to pay as little as possible while pressuring injured workers to return to work before they’re physically ready.

The undefeated Oilfield Accident Lawyers at Zehl & Associates have won Billions for accident victims, including some of the largest oilfield injury verdicts and settlements in Texas and U.S. history against major oil and gas companies and drilling operators. Time and again, we’ve seen companies attempt to avoid responsibility, discredit our clients, and blame injured workers for their own injuries.

We not only fight back – we set records for our clients, expose the truth, and force powerful corporations to answer for the harm they’ve caused, ensuring that 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.

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Record-Setting Recoveries for Injured Oilfield Workers

Our results demonstrate that we don’t just win for injured oilfield workers, we set records:

We prepare every case for trial from day one, forcing companies to take our clients seriously. They know we’re undefeated in the courtroom. They know we’ll never settle for less than the maximum compensation our clients deserve. And they know if a company refuses to offer a settlement that fully compensates our clients for all of their injuries and losses, we’ll take the fight to court and demand full accountability.

Injured in an Eagle Ford Shale Oilfield Accident? Zehl & Associates Can Help

Is the company blaming you for failing to “stop work”? Trying to record your statement before you speak with an attorney? Minimizing or discrediting your injuries through company-selected or workers’ compensation doctors who are rushing you back to work? Monitoring your social media for posts they can use against you?

These are common tactics injured oilfield workers face when companies try to protect their bottom lines. At Zehl & Associates, we fight back from day one, taking the burden off you and your family.

Here’s how we protect our clients’ rights and secure their futures:

  • Investigate the accident and expose the truth. We uncover what really happened and combat attempts to blame you for an accident caused by someone else’s negligence.
  • Preserve critical evidence. We move fast to secure the records, photographs, equipment, witness accounts, and other evidence needed to prove what went wrong before evidence is lost, destroyed, or concealed.
  • Expose safety violations and corporate misconduct. We draw on our knowledge of the oil and gas industry, applicable safety standards, OSHA requirements, and other relevant regulations to establish how responsible parties contributed to the accident.
  • Pursue third-party lawsuits. When contractors, equipment manufacturers, or other third parties contributed to an accident, we pursue every available avenue of recovery beyond workers’ compensation benefits, where the law permits.
  • Connect clients to the best medical care. We ensure that our clients receive the medical treatment they need rather than allowing a company’s financial interests to dictate their recovery.
  • Refuse anything less than full compensation. We refuse any settlement offer that doesn’t provide the maximum compensation possible for all of your injuries and losses.
  • Stand by you and your family. We provide personal support around the clock and help cover medical bills and reasonable living expenses while your case is pending.

After an accident, you deserve to know what happened, why it happened, and who is responsible. Our Laredo Oilfield Injury Attorneys are here to ensure your family gets the answers, justice, and full compensation you need to move forward.

Head to our Client Testimonial Page or YouTube Channel to hear why so many clients say: “Zehl treats you like family.”

Common Oilfield Accidents in Laredo

Common Oilfield Accidents in the Eagle Ford Shale

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration records, at least two dozen serious oilfield injuries and at least four fatalities have occurred across Webb and La Salle counties in the past decade. These incidents have impacted families throughout the Laredo region, including in close knit communities such as Cotulla, Fowlerton, and Artesia Wells. The danger remains a serious concern for residents.

In June 2026, one worker was critically injured and another later died from injuries sustained while working on an oil platform at a Webb County well site along FM 1472 in West Laredo. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

However, in our experience, serious oilfield accidents are almost always preventable. They occur when companies cut corners, disregard known hazards, or put production ahead of worker safety.

When companies fail to follow safety procedures, maintain equipment, or protect workers from known dangers — and the accident results in devastating consequences — our attorneys stand up, fight, and win for Texas oilfield workers. No matter what happened, we investigate the circumstances, identify every responsible party, and pursue the maximum compensation possible, forcing companies to become safer so accidents like this don’t happen again.

Oilfield Injuries in the Eagle Ford Shale

The Eagle Ford Shale is a major oil and natural gas production region in South Texas. With an estimated 41 active drilling rigs, La Salle County among the region’s leading oil producers, and Webb County’s substantial natural gas production, oilfield operations remain an important part of the local economy.

That activity also exposes workers to serious hazards at drilling sites, production facilities, well-service locations, and along oilfield roads every day.  When accidents involving heavy equipment, high-pressure systems, flammable materials, hazardous gases, and large commercial trucks are common, the resulting injuries are often catastrophic.

Common injuries suffered in oilfield accidents include:

  • Severe burns: Explosions, flash fires, and blowouts often result in extensive burns requiring multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and prolonged rehabilitation.
  • Traumatic brain injuries: Falling objects, crushing incidents, and oilfield truck accidents often cause lasting cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments.
  • Spinal cord injuries: Falls and heavy-equipment accidents may damage the spinal cord, potentially causing paralysis or permanent loss of mobility.
  • Broken bones and crush injuries: Heavy machinery, dropped loads, and shifting equipment can fracture bones and cause extensive tissue damage.
  • Amputations: Workers caught in machinery or struck by heavy equipment can suffer traumatic amputations and permanent disabilities.
  • Hearing loss: Prolonged exposure to excessive noise and sudden industrial blasts can cause lasting hearing damage.
  • Respiratory injuries and toxic exposure: Exposure to hazardous gases and other dangerous substances can cause acute illness or lasting damage to the lungs and other organs.
  • Fatal injuries: When explosions, fires, truck crashes, and other catastrophic incidents result in a wrongful death, families are left facing profound grief and financial uncertainty.

Oilfield injuries leave workers facing extensive medical treatment, lost income, and permanent physical limitations, all while struggling to understand what comes next. You deserve more than promises from the companies responsible. You deserve an experienced legal team with a proven track record of holding oil and gas companies fully accountable and fighting for the maximum compensation possible.

Securing Maximum Compensation After an Oilfield Accident

Oil and gas companies have substantial resources and experienced legal teams working to limit their financial responsibility. At Zehl & Associates, we pursue the maximum compensation available under the law for every client we represent and we know exactly how to stand up against corporate giants and their legal teams.

We know that no two injuries are alike, but our unwavering commitment to clients never changes. We get to know you, your family, what you did before the accident, and what you wish you could still do but can’t anymore. Then, we show the jury the full extent of your losses and fight for record-setting results.

Depending on the circumstances of your case, filing an oilfield accident lawsuit allows you to recover substantial damages for all of your past and future:

You cannot recover these damages through workers comp. Filing a lawsuit is the only way to recover the full compensation you deserve.

Our attorneys investigate every potential avenue of recovery to identify the parties responsible for your injuries and determine what legal options are available.

Even if you believe you’re limited to workers’ compensation benefits, don’t assume you have no other options. Call us at 1-888-603-3636 for a free consultation. We’ll help you understand your legal options and fight to protect your future.

FAQs

What Should I Do After an Oilfield Accident?

Stop working if it is unsafe to continue, seek immediate medical attention, and report the accident as soon as you can. Preserve any evidence you have, avoid signing releases or giving recorded statements before getting legal advice, and contact an experienced oilfield accident attorney to understand your rights.

Can I Sue if I Receive Workers’ Compensation?

Yes, you may still be able to file an oilfield accident lawsuit against a negligent third party, such as a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or another company whose actions contributed to your injuries. Whether you can sue your employer depends on the applicable workers’ compensation laws and the circumstances of your employment.

Who Can Be Held Responsible for an Oilfield Accident?

Depending on how the accident occurred, responsible parties may include oil and gas companies, drilling contractors, well-service companies, equipment manufacturers, trucking companies, and pressure-pumping, wireline, or water-transfer contractors. Our attorneys identify every party whose negligence or misconduct contributed to your injuries.

What Evidence Matters in an Oilfield Accident Case?

Important evidence may include accident reports, photographs and video, equipment inspection and maintenance records, safety procedures, OSHA records, witness statements, training records, and medical documentation.

How Long Do I Have to File an Oilfield Accident Lawsuit?

In many Texas personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury, but you should contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible because exceptions may apply, evidence is known to disappear, and some claims have shorter deadlines.

Undefeated Oilfield Injury Lawyers in Laredo, TX: 1-888-603-3636 for a Free Consultation

After a serious oilfield accident in Laredo, you need attorneys with the experience, resources, and courtroom record to take on the largest oil and gas companies in the world. Zehl & Associates has successfully represented more than 1,000 oilfield accident victims across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and the United States.

We know what evidence to look for, how to expose the truth, and how to fight for the maximum compensation our clients deserve. We prepare every case for trial from day one and refuse to back down when powerful companies try to avoid responsibility.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an oilfield accident, contact our Laredo oilfield injury lawyers for a free consultation at 1-888-603-3636.

We’ll answer your questions, explain your rights and options, and help you make informed decisions about what is best for you and your family.

All consultations are free, and you won’t pay attorney fees unless we win your case.

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