Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | July 28, 2025 | Oil Rig Accidents
Texas leads the nation in oil production, but with that dominance comes serious risks. Oil rig explosions are among the most catastrophic events that occur in the energy industry, typically resulting in life-changing injuries, if not death. In a 2023 report, the CDC analyzed oil and gas extraction fatalities from 2014 to 2019, grouped by… read more
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | June 20, 2025 | Oil Rig Accidents
Roughly 30% of the world’s oil comes from offshore fields, but how exactly does it reach the surface? Offshore drilling taps reserves buried beneath the seabed out on vast platforms that often feel like self-contained towns. Some platforms even extend through more than 4,000 feet of water before reaching the ocean floor. To understand how… read more
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | June 1, 2025 | Oil Rig Accidents
Offshore oil rigs are an important part of Houston’s energy industry. They are used to extract oil and gas from under the ocean floor. While most people know what oil rigs are, many have questions about how they actually work. Here’s what you need to know. What Is An Offshore Oil Rig? An offshore oil… read more
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | April 7, 2025 | Oil Rig Accidents
Underwater and hyperbaric welding are some of the most dangerous jobs in the maritime industry. These types of welding are used to repair ships, oil rigs, and underwater pipelines. Even though the work is important, it comes with very high risks. Welders must deal with heavy equipment, strong water pressure, and many other hazards. Read… read more
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | March 25, 2025 | Oil Rig Accidents
Texas leads the nation in the productivity of its oil and gas industry. It operates nearly half of the oil rigs in the United States. Altogether, the Texas oil industry employs over 300,000 workers. The oil and gas industry tends to pay better than most blue-collar work. Nevertheless, according to the Centers for Disease Control… read more
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 4, 2024 | Oil Rig Accidents
Oil rigs are like small cities in the middle of the ocean. These large structures, which often rise hundreds of feet above the water, are full of heavy machinery, flammable materials, and workers laboring long hours in challenging conditions. Even so, working on oil rigs appeals to many people due to the potential for high… read more
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | July 3, 2024 | Oil Rig Accidents
The Gulf of Mexico has the most offshore oil rigs in the world. Texas has the most drilling rigs in the country, with 371 drilling rigs. New Mexico is next with 108 drilling rigs. With the large number of oil rigs, it is unsurprising that oil rig explosions and fires are common in Texas. The… read more