South Texas is home to the Eagle Ford Shale, also called the Eagle Ford Formation, one of the most actively drilled oil and gas locations in the United States. The boom has brought economic growth to the region, but the dangers of heavy industry have come at a price: the health and lives of workers and nearby residents.
The Daspit Law Firm represents workers and victims injured in accidents on the Eagle Ford Shale, as well as families who have lost loved ones in fatal incidents. We offer free case reviews so you can learn about your right to seek compensation. Have questions about an Eagle Ford Shale accident? Contact us for a free case review.
Our legal team is prepared to handle a variety of accident and injury cases that take place on the Eagle Ford Shale.
The risks inherent to the oil and gas industry are well known, and workers in this field are injured on a regular basis. Our firm is experienced in helping people hurt in oil field accidents, including those involving severe and catastrophic injuries. Read more about oil field accidents and explosions and catastrophic injuries.
The economic boom has increased traffic across South Texas, and with it the number of auto accidents, including 18-wheeler accidents and crashes involving other industrial vehicles. If a drilling or hauling vehicle caused your crash, we can investigate who may be responsible.
Because of the serious hazards on the Eagle Ford Shale, fatal accidents occur. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences a family can face, and we aim to help families pursue justice and compensation by filing wrongful death claims.
If another party's negligence caused your injury or a loved one's death, you may be entitled to recover losses. Depending on the facts of your case, compensation may include:
• Medical expenses, both current and future
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering and other non-economic losses
• Funeral and burial costs and loss of companionship in wrongful death cases
Our firm is also prepared to take on insurance companies. All too often, accident victims are steamrolled by insurers determined to minimize or deny their claims. We take your fight as far as it needs to go.
Eagle Ford Shale operations often involve several companies at once. Depending on the facts, responsibility may rest with an operator, a drilling or service contractor, an equipment manufacturer, a trucking company, or a property owner. How your employer handles injury coverage can also affect your options, so see our pages on workers' compensation and non-subscriber work injuries.
1. Get medical care immediately and keep every record of your treatment.
2. Report the injury to your employer in writing. Under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act, notice is generally due within 30 days of the injury.
3. Photograph the scene and equipment if it is safe to do so, and collect the names of witnesses.
4. Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurer before you speak with a lawyer.
5. Call an attorney early. Most Texas personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003.
The Daspit Law Firm is passionate about responding quickly to victims and families who have suffered harm in oil field accidents. If you have questions about your unique case and how our legal team may be able to help you pursue a claim, call 888-217-8432 for a free consultation. We are available 24/7, offer weekend and evening appointments, and make home and hospital visits if needed.
Get medical care, report the injury to your employer, and document what you can, including photos and witness names. Then speak with a lawyer before giving statements to any insurer. Early legal advice helps protect evidence and deadlines while you focus on recovery.
Possibly. Crashes involving drilling, hauling or other industrial vehicles may support a claim against the driver, the trucking company or other responsible parties, depending on the facts. An attorney can review the crash details and explain which claims may apply to you.
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 71.004, a wrongful death action is brought for the benefit of the surviving spouse, children and parents of the person who died. The personal representative of the estate may also file if those family members do not within three months. The general deadline is two years.
Most personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years under Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003. Workers' compensation claims have separate deadlines, including notice to the employer within 30 days. Because exceptions exist, talk with an attorney as soon as possible.
No. Case reviews are free. You can call 888-217-8432 at any time, and we offer weekend and evening appointments as well as home and hospital visits if you cannot travel.
All too often, accident victims are steamrolled by insurance companies determined to minimize or deny their claims. Don't let this happen to you. Hire us to fight for the compensation you deserve.
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