Known as the “Energy Capital of the World,” Houston and the surrounding cities boast a thriving oil and gas industry that employs tens of thousands of hard-working Texans and establishes the region as a prime hub for energy production.
Though the industry offers numerous and often well-paying job opportunities, this work is inherently dangerous, exposing employees to risks from heavy machinery, flammable materials, high-pressure systems, and various hazardous chemicals in fast-paced environments. When you factor in that companies often try to skirt training, maintenance, and safety regulations to increase efficiency and profit, it’s no wonder why refinery accidents and injuries are such frequent occurrences. Sadly, these incidents can be catastrophic or even deadly, with victims facing significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens.
If you were injured or lost a loved one due to injuries suffered while working an oil or gas job, you could be entitled to compensation.
Unfortunately, these cases pit vulnerable victims against powerful corporations with big insurers and savvy corporate legal counsel. You need experienced refinery accident attorneys to help you level the playing field. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right Texas law firm.
Fierce and Fearless Representation for Texas Refinery Accident Cases
If you’re grappling with catastrophic injuries, mounting medical expenses, and an uncertain future—or grieving the loss of a loved one—after a refinery accident caused by someone else’s negligence, Terry & Thweatt, P.C. can deliver the adept, aggressive, and attentive representation your case demands.
Since 2008, our long-time Houston trial lawyers, Joe Terry and Lee Thweatt, have helped countless oil and gas industry workers and their families successfully navigate civil litigation, hold negligent parties accountable, and secure fair financial recoveries. We represent clients who were injured or lost a beloved family member due to refinery-related:
- Truck crashes
- Fires
- Explosions
- Blowouts
- Chemical incidents (spills, exposure, inhalation, or unexpected reactions)
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Crane accidents
- Equipment failures
- Falling objects
- Falls from heights
- Trench and excavation accidents
- Overboard incidents
- Structural collapses
- Caught-in or caught-between incidents
- Equipment handling accidents
- Well control failures
- Fatigue-related incidents
- Electrical accidents
- Confined space incidents
- Helicopter or helideck accidents
- Insufficient training or inadequate safety protocols
- Safety violations or safety systems failures
Refinery Injuries Can Be Catastrophic
Refineries are known for being high-speed, demanding workplaces where exact precision is required, and the slightest error or oversight can lead to catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Common injuries include:
- Severe thermal or chemical burns
- Impaired vision or vision loss
- Broken or crushed bones (such as fractured arms, legs, or ribs)
- Hearing loss
- Amputations
- Neck and back pain
- Concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord damage (which can cause various degrees of temporary or permanent paralysis)
- Respiratory system injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Many of the injuries associated with refinery accidents are life-altering, requiring expensive ongoing medical care and weeks or months off work—if you can return at all. We can help you seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, reduced or lost future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Houston Injury Lawyers Joe Terry and Lee Thweatt Relentlessly Pursue Justice for Victims in Refinery Injury Claims
At Terry & Thweatt, P.C., we understand the importance and value of hard work, and how frightening it can be to have a powerful company’s negligence harm your health and jeopardize your livelihood. That’s why our team of accomplished catastrophic injury attorneys relentlessly pursue justice for you and your family, fighting tirelessly to obtain the compensation you need to begin rebuilding your life. We’re never afraid to stand up for what’s right, and are determined to outwork the opposition in every case. We help injured oil and gas workers go up against well-resourced defendants—and win.
Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to Discuss Your Case
The refinery accident and injury lawyers at Terry & Thweatt, P.C. offer free initial consultations for prospective clients. Complete the contact form or call 713-600-4710 to request yours, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your case.