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Oilfield and refinery work is brutal. Explosions, equipment failures, toxic exposure, falls from height — the injuries are serious and the bills pile up fast. You may be off work with no clear answer about what happens next.
Big oil companies and their insurers have legal teams protecting their interests from day one. You deserve someone in your corner just as fast. The clock is already running — and waiting could cost you everything.
In most cases, Texas law gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. That deadline is strict. If you miss it, you could lose your right to recover anything. Don't wait — get matched with an attorney now.
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First, get medical attention — even if you feel okay. Report the incident to your supervisor and make sure it's documented. Take photos of the scene and your injuries if you can. Write down exactly what happened while it's fresh. Save any equipment, gear, or records related to the accident. Then contact HurtMatch to get connected with an attorney as soon as possible.
Every case is different. Some claims resolve in a few months through settlement negotiations. Others involving disputed liability, serious injuries, or multiple parties can take a year or more. Your attorney will give you a realistic timeline once they review your specific situation.
Maybe — and it's worth finding out. Texas allows most private employers to opt out of workers' compensation. If your employer opted out, or if a third party like a contractor or equipment manufacturer contributed to your injury, you may have additional legal options beyond a standard workers' comp claim. An attorney can review your situation and explain your rights.
Texas injury law has unique rules that differ sharply from other states. Knowing them is the difference between a fair outcome and pennies on the dollar.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 gives you exactly 2 years from the date of injury to file suit. Miss it and your case is over — there is no extension, no exception for "I didn't know I could sue." Wrongful death claims have the same 2-year window from the date of death.
Texas uses Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001. You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. If you are 51%+ at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies know this rule and aggressively try to push fault percentages above 50%. An experienced attorney pushes back.
Texas caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per defendant (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.301). There are no caps in standard auto, premises, or product cases — making attorney negotiation skill the deciding factor in your final number.