Texas Plant & Refinery Accident Lawyer
Accidents at Texas plants and refineries are frighteningly common and can cause devastating injuries. The experienced plant and refinery accident lawyers with The Lanier Law Firm can help injury victims hold their employers accountable for unsafe practices.
Legally Reviewed By: Lawrence P. Wilson
Senior Attorney
- Page Last Updated:
- June 2, 2025
Why Hire The Lanier Law Firm for Your Plant & Refinery Accident Case?
What Is Your Texas Plant and Refinery Accident Case Worth?
Types of Plant and Refinery Cases Our Firm Handles in Texas
Understanding Third-Party Liability in Plant & Refinery Accident Cases
How Long Do You Have to File Your Plant & Refinery Accident Claim?
What Our Texas Plant & Refinery Accident Lawyers Can Do for You
Contact Our Award-Winning Plant & Refinery Lawyers in Houston, TX
Texas is a leader in the country’s oil and gas industry, with numerous petrochemical plants and refineries located across the Lone Star State. These facilities produce a significant amount of the nation’s overall output and are vital to the local economy, employing tens of thousands of Texans.
However, these jobs can be dangerous. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other government agencies have imposed regulations to keep workers safe. However, many employers treat these regulations more like suggestions and cut corners in favor of profits. Safety violations occur daily, only publicized when something goes seriously wrong. Accidents at plants and refineries can cause exposure to gas or explosions, leading to severe injuries, including burns, blunt force trauma, crushed limbs, amputations, spinal cord damage, or even death.
Companies whose negligence leads to workers’ injuries in preventable accidents need to be held accountable. If you’ve been hurt while working in Texas’s oil and gas industry, the plant and refinery accident lawyers with The Lanier Law Firm can help you seek justice and secure the compensation you deserve. Contact us online today for a free consultation.
Why Hire The Lanier Law Firm for Your Plant & Refinery Accident Case?
Over more than 30 years of experience fighting and winning against large corporations, our seasoned industrial accident attorneys have recovered billions of dollars for clients just like you. Our award-winning firm has been recognized as a leader in Houston personal injury law, showcasing our expertise in Texas cases.
We pride ourselves on providing serious and sound legal representation while giving our clients the individualized attention and care they need to stay worry-free throughout the claim process. We don’t charge any fees upfront, and we don’t get paid unless we win.
“We are dedicated, hardworking lawyers with experience who care passionately about seeking justice for our clients from the at-fault party. And we are going to do that from day one, getting that case trial-ready so that the defendants know that if they’re not going to do the right thing and give our clients the justice and the recovery that they’re entitled to, we will take that case to trial.”
What Our Clients Have to Say
“The Lanier Law Firm took on a very delicate case of wrongful death that very deeply hurt our family. We were under great stress, but the team of lawyers were absolutely phenomenal and worked their hardest to ensure that we would have justice in our case.”
– Carlos C.
“The Lanier Law Firm is the best in the business. Our experience was outstanding as the entire Firm are experts in this space. They were able to guide us through the entire process with confidence. Highly recommend Lanier Law Firm!”
– Stewart L.
“If you need a lawyer, look no further. Lanier Law Firm will fight for you. You are not just another case for them. They make your case feel personal to them and fight for everything YOU deserve. They make you feel like family.”
– Brian B.
What Is Your Texas Plant and Refinery Accident Case Worth?
The value of your claims will vary depending on the type of claim, nature of the accident, how severe your injuries are, and other factors. Types of damages you may be entitled to pursue in a personal injury lawsuit include the following:
- Economic damages cover the quantifiable financial losses, such as past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity.
- Non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment, and other impacts on your quality of life resulting from your injuries.
- Punitive damages are awarded in rare cases involving egregious negligence or intentionally malicious actions.
- Wrongful death damages like lost financial support, burial and funeral costs, and loss of consortium can be available to a victim’s surviving family under Texas law even if they have already received workers’ compensation.
These damages are available in personal injury lawsuits against employers without workers’ compensation insurance and third parties responsible for your accident.
Our knowledgeable Texas plant and refinery accident attorneys can analyze your case’s unique circumstances, identify the parties responsible, determine the available paths for compensation, and calculate the full value of your claims.
Types of Plant and Refinery Cases Our Firm Handles in Texas
Plants and refineries are complex workplaces teeming with safety hazards, even if the company properly follows guidelines. Many different types of accidents are possible, but our experienced refinery accident lawyers are prepared to protect your rights in any circumstance. Plant and refinery accident cases we handle include the following:
Understanding Third-Party Liability in Plant & Refinery Accident Cases
While workers’ compensation typically prevents injured employees from suing their employer, it doesn’t shield third parties from liability. If an equipment manufacturer, maintenance company, contractor, or other third party has contributed to your accident, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit and seek damages from them.
Notably, Texas is the only state in the union that doesn’t require employers to maintain workers’ compensation insurance, and more than one in four companies do not participate in the state’s workers’ comp system. If your employer does not provide workers’ comp, they can be held liable for personal injury damages if you’re hurt in a plant or refinery accident.
How Long Do You Have to File Your Plant & Refinery Accident Claim?
Under the Texas personal injury statute of limitations, the deadline for filing a lawsuit over a plant or refinery accident is two years, starting on the accident date. If a worker has died from a plant or refinery accident, the family has two years from the victim’s death to file a wrongful death claim.
While this may seem like a long time, it’s important to get started on your claims as soon as possible. Missing the filing deadline could mean losing out on your chance at recovering compensation. Immediately consulting a dedicated Houston refinery accident attorney will give you the best odds of success.
What Our Texas Plant & Refinery Accident Lawyers Can Do for You
Our skilled attorneys can handle every aspect of your plant or refinery accident case for you, maximizing your compensation while giving you the space and assurance you need to heal. When you reach out to our team, we will:
- Provide a free case evaluation.
- Investigate and collect key evidence to support your claims, including medical records, witness interviews, and safety reports.
- Negotiate and fight for the maximum compensation available.
- File suit on time, litigate your case, and advocate for you at trial.
Contact Our Award-Winning Plant & Refinery Lawyers in Houston, TX
If you were injured in an accident at work that your employer failed to prevent, you deserve justice. Our compassionate Texas plant and refinery accident lawyers are ready to help you hold your company accountable and secure the compensation you deserve.
Contact The Lanier Law Firm online or call us at (800) 723-3216 today to schedule your free consultation.
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