Oil & Gas Companies

Locating, extracting, and refining oil and natural gas are some of the most dangerous jobs in America. The Houston oil and gas lawyers at Zehl & Associates are dedicated to helping hold reckless companies that put profits ahead of safety accountable when things go wrong. If you need help, reach out at (713) 491-6064 today.

Workers in the oil and gas industry must constantly be prepared for explosions and other hazards that can arise without notice. However, this doesn’t mean oil and gas companies have no responsibility to their employees, consumers, or the communities near the places they work. 

Whether you experience an oil-and-gas-related illness or injury on the job or during your daily life in Houston, Texas, our team can help you recover fair compensation.

Table of Contents

• How Zehl & Associates Can Help After an Oil and Gas Accident in Texas
• Zehl & Associates Stands up to the Big Oil and Gas Companies
• Common Oil and Gas Accidents in Texas
• Legal Responsibilities of Oil and Gas Companies
• Contact Our Texas Oil Rig Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation Today at (713) 491-6064

How Zehl & Associates Can Help After an Oil and Gas Accident in Texas

After an accident, Texas oil and gas companies immediately turn to teams of lawyers to protect their financial interests, often at your expense. They will stop at nothing to pay you as little as possible, discredit your injuries, and even blame you for the accident.  That’s why you need a legal advocate who is just as relentless in fighting for you — and your family’s future.

Whether your injury happened on a remote oil rig or at a refinery in Houston, Zehl & Associates knows exactly what it takes to stand up, fight back, and win for you. With Billions won, including the #1 oilfield burn injury settlement in U.S. history,  we have the resources and experience to stand up to the largest oil and natural gas companies in the world. And we don’t just win. We set records. 

From day one, our team of Houston oil and gas attorneys stand by you every step of the way:

• Launching an immediate investigation to secure critical evidence, document unsafe conditions, and preserve the scene before it disappears
• Working with the top oilfield safety experts and engineers to uncover mechanical failures, safety violations, and operational negligence
• Ensuring you have access to the nation’s leading doctors and medical specialists—with no upfront cost to you
• Making sure your reasonable living expenses are covered while your case is pending, so you and your family can focus on recovery, not financial stress
• Pursuing every avenue of recovery, including personal injury lawsuits, third-party claims, and applicable benefits, to maximize your compensation
• Never settling for anything but maximum compensation — we only accept offers that fully cover all of your injuries, losses, and future needs.
• Taking your case to trial, if necessary, where we have never lost a case

Having successfully represented thousands of injured oil and gas workers in some of the most catastrophic workplace accidents in U.S. history, we know exactly what it takes to recover the justice and full compensation you and your family deserve — and we never back down until your future is secure.and protecting their financial interests. You deserve a legal advocate who’s equally dedicated.

Zehl & Associates Stands up to the Big Oil and Gas Companies

Zehl & Associates is ready to stand up to the big oil and gas companies in Houston. We can help if companies such as the following were involved in your accident:

• Saudi Aramco
• Sinopec
• PetroChina
• Exxon Mobil
• Shell PLC
• TotalEnergies
• BP
• Chevron
• Marathon Petroleum
• Valero Energy

The companies listed are just a few examples of oil and gas giants in Houston, Texas, but we are prepared to take on any oil and gas company responsible for your injury.

Common Oil and Gas Accidents in Texas

Hundreds of fatal workplace accidents happen in the oil and gas industry every year, but these represent only a small number of the lives affected by these events. Some of the ways you or your loved ones could be hurt include:

• Explosions: Oil and natural gas are volatile substances, and extracting them from the earth requires putting them under immense pressure. Similarly, pipelines use pressure to transport oil and natural gas from the field to refineries. Explosions and “blowouts” can happen without warning, potentially causing severe burns and blunt force trauma to those nearby.
• Toxic spills: Oil, natural gas, or other toxic substances can escape when pipelines, rail cars, or other transportation equipment fail. These materials can pollute the air and contaminate the groundwater of local communities, leading to both immediate illnesses and long-term health complications.
• Equipment malfunctions: The equipment used to extract and transport oil and natural gas is highly specialized and requires careful maintenance. Manufacturing defects or poor maintenance can cause this equipment to fail without warning. Such a failure can cause serious or fatal injuries to anyone nearby.
• Commercial truck accidents: Oil and gas companies also work with commercial trucking and rail transport operations to move their commodities to their ultimate destinations. The drivers responsible for operating these vehicles sometimes commit negligent or reckless acts that result in collisions and derailments. These accidents almost always end with others on the road sustaining severe injuries.

No matter what type of accident you or your loved one was injured in, Zehl & Associates can help.

Legal Responsibilities of Oil and Gas Companies

Businesses that are involved in any way with the extraction, transportation, refinement, or delivery of oil and natural gas have clear legal responsibilities. Generally, these include the duty to conduct their activities safely and responsibly in light of the industry’s many dangers. 

This requires these companies to implement certain measures, such as the following:

• Providing workers with adequate safety equipment and training so they can avoid common accidents and injuries
• Instructing operators of heavy equipment on how to use this equipment safely and what to do if a defect or malfunction occurs
• Conducting detailed environmental, geological, and other studies before constructing pipelines and other infrastructure
• Notifying nearby communities if a spill or accident occurs that could threaten their health, and taking appropriate measures to clean up the spill

Those injured in oil and gas accidents have the right to file personal injury and class-action lawsuits. These victims stand to recover compensation if they can show that the oil and gas company or another entity failed to exercise due care in its operations.

Contact Our Texas Oil Rig Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation Today at (713) 491-6064

If you’re not sure whether you have a viable injury claim against a Texas oil and gas company, the best way to find out is to contact Zehl & Associates and request a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced Houston oil and gas accident lawyers.

We can go over your specific situation with you, explain your legal rights, and describe how we can help you obtain justice in your case. Call us today to set up your case evaluation in Houston, Texas.

Our experienced Houston oilfield lawyers are ready to help you take on a tough insurance company and fight for the compensation you need. 

When you ask for our help, you’ll benefit from a team with decades of experience that’s won billions in damages.

Your first consultation is free, so reach out to our law offices today to get started.

Call Zehl & Associates at (713) 491-6064 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation today.