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Oilfield Injuries
Reviewed by Marco Crawford, Trial Attorney · Updated September 2026
The Eagle Ford Shale south and east of San Antonio employs thousands of workers on drilling rigs, well sites, pipelines and the roads between them. The work is essential and dangerous, and when something goes wrong, injuries are often catastrophic.
Marco Crawford represents injured oilfield workers and families. Oilfield sites often involve an operator, a drilling contractor and several service companies, and he works to identify every company whose negligence played a role.
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Common Oilfield Accidents
Oilfield work combines heavy equipment, high pressure, long hours and constant driving.
Explosions and fires
Blowouts, well fires and flash fires.
Struck-by and caught-in accidents
Injuries from pipe, cables, chains and moving equipment.
Falls from rigs and equipment
Falls from derricks, platforms and trucks.
Oilfield truck crashes
Crashes involving water haulers, sand trucks and service vehicles.
Oilfield Injury Claims in Texas
Oilfield sites often have a well operator, a drilling contractor and several service companies working side by side. When one company's negligence injures a worker employed by another company, the injured worker may have a claim against the company at fault, not just their own employer.
Your employer's workers' compensation status also matters. Some oilfield employers carry workers' comp, and others are non-subscribers who can be sued for negligence. Contracts between companies may also affect who is responsible and which insurance pays.
Oilfield evidence, such as incident reports, safety meeting records, equipment logs and site video, can be lost quickly once a site moves on. Getting a lawyer involved early helps protect that evidence.
Who May Be Responsible
Many companies share an oilfield site, and more than one may be responsible for an injury.
Well operators
Companies that control the site and its safety practices.
Drilling and service contractors
Other companies working on the same site.
Equipment manufacturers
Makers of defective tools, valves and machinery.
Trucking companies
Companies whose drivers cause crashes on oilfield roads.
What You May Be Able to Recover
Under Texas law, people injured by someone else's negligence may be able to recover compensation for losses like these. Every case is different, and an attorney can explain what may apply to yours.
Medical bills
Past and future treatment, surgery, therapy and medication.
Lost wages
Income lost while you recover, plus reduced earning capacity.
Pain and suffering
The physical pain an injury causes.
Mental anguish
The emotional toll of the injury and recovery.
Impairment and disfigurement
Lasting physical limitations and scarring.
Property damage
Repair or replacement of your vehicle and property.
What to Do Next
The steps you take early can make a real difference. Here's what to do.
- 1Get medical careReport the injury and get treated right away.
- 2Report the injury in writingNotify your employer as soon as possible and keep a copy.
- 3Write down what happenedWho was there, what equipment was involved and which companies were on site.
- 4Don't sign anything yetTalk with a lawyer before signing releases, statements or benefit plan forms.
- 5Call Marco Crawford LawFree case review at 210.756.5400. Hablamos español.
Why Clients Choose Marco Crawford
Trial-ready preparation
Every case is prepared as if it's going to trial, because insurers pay more when they know you're ready.
Direct access to Marco
You'll talk with your lawyer, not just a case manager.
No fee unless we win
Injury cases are handled on contingency. Nothing up front.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue if I was hurt in the oilfield?
You may be able to. If your employer is a non-subscriber, you may sue for negligence. Even if your employer carries workers' comp, other companies on the site may be responsible.
I was hurt driving between well sites. Is that a work injury?
Often, yes. Driving is a major part of oilfield work, and crashes on lease roads and highways may involve both workplace and vehicle accident claims.
Do you handle cases outside San Antonio in the Eagle Ford?
Yes. We represent injured workers from across South Texas, and we'll come to you if you can't travel.
What does it cost to hire Marco Crawford Law?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you.
My employer offered me an injury benefit plan. Should I sign up?
Read it carefully and talk to a lawyer first. Some plans include arbitration agreements or waivers that can affect your rights.
Can I be fired for reporting an oilfield injury?
Texas law protects workers from retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim in good faith. If you're worried about retaliation, talk to a lawyer.
Serving San Antonio and Surrounding Communities
The Eagle Ford Shale stretches across counties south and east of San Antonio, including Atascosa, Wilson, Karnes, La Salle and McMullen. Many oilfield workers live in San Antonio and nearby towns like Pleasanton and Floresville, and commute on US-281, I-37 and rural highways.
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