Trucking & Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Texas Oilfield & Pipeline Injury Lawyer
Oilfields, pipelines, and industrial job sites across the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, Barnett Shale, and Gulf Coast are among the most dangerous workplaces in Texas, and companies often prioritize production over worker safety. McCallum Law Firm fights for injured workers and grieving families, pursuing full compensation beyond what workers' comp alone provides.
ATP-rated commercial pilot with 32+ years of flight experience, a credential no competing Dallas firm can match in aviation cases.
Aviation law requires more than a law degree. When an aircraft goes down, the NTSB investigation can take a year or more to produce an official report, and by then critical evidence can be gone. Ron doesn't wait. As an active pilot, he reads flight data, maintenance logs, and air traffic control transcripts the way other attorneys read case files, and we work with former FAA investigators to reconstruct the crash well before any official report is released.
Avoid Recorded Statements
Don't give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. Adjusters use these statements to shift blame and reduce your payout before you understand the full extent of your injuries.
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Document the Scene
Photograph the vehicles, the accident scene, and your injuries, and get contact information for the other driver and any witnesses.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Dallas
This page covers standard car and auto accidents. If your crash involved a commercial truck, visit our
Dallas truck accident lawyer page, and if it involved a motorcycle, visit our
Dallas motorcycle accident lawyer page. For the full range of cases we handle, see our
Dallas personal injury lawyer hub.
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Contact a Dallas Car Accident Lawyer
The sooner you call, the more evidence we can preserve, including dash cam footage, witness accounts, and traffic camera data that can disappear within days.
Get Medical Attention
See a doctor right away, even if your injuries seem minor. Some of the most serious injuries, like concussions and soft tissue damage, don't show symptoms until days later, and a medical record early on protects your claim.
Oilfield and Industrial Injury Types We Handle
- Blowouts and well control failures, often caused by inadequate safety equipment or poor crew training.
- Fires and explosions, frequently linked to equipment malfunction or failure to follow safety protocols.
- Toxic chemical exposure, including hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and benzene, which can cause serious respiratory and long-term health effects.
- Crane and rigging failures, common on job sites handling heavy equipment and materials.
- Pipeline ruptures and pressure vessel failures, which can result in explosions, chemical releases, or catastrophic injury.
- Struck-by and caught-between incidents involving heavy machinery, vehicles, or equipment.
This page covers oilfield, pipeline, and industrial job site accidents. If your accident happened on a construction site, visit our
Dallas construction accident lawyer page, and for the full range of cases we handle, see our
Dallas personal injury lawyer hub.
ATP-rated commercial pilot with 32+ years of flight experience, a credential no competing Dallas firm can match in aviation cases.
Texas Oilfield Regions We Serve
Permian Basin (West Texas), one of the most active drilling regions in the country and a frequent source of oilfield injury claims.
Eagle Ford Shale (South Texas), home to extensive drilling and pipeline operations.
Barnett Shale (North Texas), close to our Dallas office and a major natural gas producing region.
Gulf Coast refineries, where explosions and toxic chemical exposure incidents are common.
Fighting for Injured Workers & Families After Devastating Workplace Accidents
Oilfields, pipelines, and industrial job sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Texas. Workers face explosions, toxic exposure, heavy machinery failures, and dangerous conditions daily. Yet, too often, companies prioritize profits over safety, failing to enforce proper training, maintenance, and protective measures.
At McCallum Law, we fight for injured workers and grieving families, taking on oil and gas companies, refineries, contractors, and equipment manufacturers. We have the resources and experience to handle complex industrial accident cases, ensuring our clients get the maximum compensation they deserve.
Oilfield and Industrial Accident Case Challenges and How We Overcome Them
& How We Overcome Them
Employers and Corporations Hide Evidence
After an accident, companies rush to cover up safety violations, falsify reports, and pressure workers not to file claims. We immediately demand evidence, secure witness statements, and prevent corporate cover-ups.
Workers' Compensation vs. Third-Party Lawsuits
Most injured workers are told workers' compensation is their only option, but that's often not true. Workers' comp is frequently the floor, not the ceiling. For example, if your employer subscribes to workers' comp but the equipment manufacturer whose defective product caused your injury does not, you may have a separate third-party claim against that manufacturer for damages workers' comp will never pay, including full lost wages and pain and suffering. See examples of what we've recovered for injured workers on our
notable results page.
Proving Employer Negligence and OSHA Violations
OSHA regulations, including 29 CFR 1910 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926 for construction and certain oilfield operations, exist to protect workers. Many companies cut corners anyway, leading to:
- Lack of proper safety training.
- Failure to provide protective equipment.
- Negligent hiring and unqualified workers operating machinery.
- Ignored maintenance issues on heavy equipment and pipelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What damages can I recover after an oilfield or industrial accident?
You may be entitled to current and future medical expenses, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Our Dallas wrongful death lawyer team also pursues wrongful death benefits for families who've lost a loved one in a fatal oilfield or industrial accident. Unlike workers' comp, third-party claims allow injured workers and families to recover full damages.
Can I sue my employer after an oilfield injury in Texas?
In most cases, if your employer subscribes to workers' compensation, that coverage is your exclusive remedy against your employer directly. However, you may still be able to pursue a lawsuit against negligent third parties, such as contractors, equipment manufacturers, or property owners, whose actions contributed to your injury.
Is a consultation with a Texas oilfield injury lawyer free?
Yes, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation to review your case and explain your legal options. You pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you.
