The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics can substantiate that, from 2014 to 2019, Texas led the national Statistics with 219 gas and oil workers dying. Over 50% of these victims died as a direct result of actions connected to transportation in the industry; another 33% of the deaths were a result of fires and explosions. Each was a tragedy that might have been easily avoided. Laredo and Eagle Ford Shale region oil field injury lawyers have observed increased suffering and loss to Laredo residents due to oil and gas industry disasters.
Carabin Shaw's personal injury lawyers can tell you that these statistics first started being kept by the Bureau of Labor on fatalities and injuries in the oil industry in 1992; these records show that employees who suffered oil and gas accidents had a fatality rate 7 times higher than those from other industries.
As of 2024, approximately 482.557 thousand people were directly employed in oil and gas production and related fields.in Texas,. The influential oil and gas industry supports another whopping 10.3 million jobs throughout the United States. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor reports that fatalities in the oil and gas industry in South Texas and throughout the state are the highest on record for any state in the country.
The numbers are staggering. The attorneys of Carabin Shaw law offices recognize the immense danger and long-term impact their clients face when confronted with an oil and gas accident; that's why our lawyers fight hard for you and your loved ones when they find themselves in these terrible circumstances.
More Oil and Gas Industry StatisticsDuring 2014-2019, 470 OGE worker fatalities were identified in the FOG database. Most of these fatalities (69.4%) were identified from OSHA reports and Google Alerts (44.7% and 24.7%, respectively). Unique database variables created to characterize fatalities in the OGE industry (i.e., phase of operation, worker activity, working alone, and working unobserved) were identified in approximately 85% of OGE worker fatality cases. The most frequent fatal events were vehicle incidents (26.8%), contact injuries (21.7%), and explosions (14.5%). The event type was unknown among 5.7% of worker fatalities. Approximately three-fourths of fatalities identified through the FOG database were among contractors. Approximately 20% of cases included workers who were working alone.* Data from CDC.gov
Dangerous and frequently unstable, work in the oil and gas industry often results in a trail of injuries and loss of life. By 2022, fatalities had reached an all-time high: they were 5-7 times higher than fatalities occurring in other professions or industries. The list of potentially dangerous activities, accounting for all types of risk factors, includes but is certainly not limited to:
Many times, these oilfield accidents could have been prevented if the equipment had been working correctly, training had been adequate, and safety instructions had been provided. Suppose any of these oil and gas-related accidents have happened to you, and you were severely injured. In that case, you will need the legal representation of our expert oilfield - personal injury attorneys to protect your right to financial compensation.
The severe injuries sustained from an oilfield or oil rig accident can be a result of:
Any of these catastrophic injuries will result in a significant amount of medical bills-medical expenses, extended medical care, physical therapy and so much more. If a life was lost a wrongful death claim could be filed as part of a personal injury lawsuit. Trust our oil field injury attorneys to find the responsible parties and their insurance companies. Our law firm has handled hundreds of oil field injury compensation claims, and we are a strong advocate for injured workers. Our record of success stands on its merits.
Trust Carabin Shaw to Handle Your Injury Claim San Antonio, Laredo, and Eagle Ford Shale region oil field injury lawyers are standing by to help you and your loved ones understand exactly what happened.
These are just the surface of the questions our attorneys will ask. The Carabin Shaw law offices are located in San Antonio and throughout the state; we're here for you with the experience you need to win.
If you or your loved ones have suffered death or injury due to an oil field accident, Carabin Shaw's attorneys will fight to get the maximum restitution for you and your family. Call us today to help you get the maximum compensation you need and deserve. Our courteous and professional team of expert attorneys at Carabin Shaw is standing by to provide you with a free case consultation and answer all of your questions in English and Spanish.
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