Oil and Gas BOP Failure Lawyer Texas

Our Texas BOP failure attorneys handle claims against blowout preventer manufacturers when oil and gas workers are injured due to blowout preventer defects. If a blowout preventer fails because of a flawed blind shear ram, piston, or valve, and the well bore is not sealed during a kick, our blowout injury attorneys can investigate whether the device was manufactured improperly or failed under expected pressure ratings. We work with experts to test the drill string components, inspect the hydraulic reservoir, and determine if the failure stemmed from latent defects rather than poor maintenance.

Our Texas BOP failure lawyers review OEM protocols, maintenance logs, and CSB reports to prove the blowout was caused by a similar mechanical device used in other known incidents. If the blind shear or control pods didn’t activate or were not properly designed for deep bore hole conditions, we can build a strong case.

Families of oil and gas workers injured or killed in blowouts caused by faulty components have the right to pursue compensation. These claims may recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, or wrongful death.

Under Texas and maritime law, oil and gas injury claims involving blowout preventer failures are handled differently depending on who is responsible, your employer or the blowout preventer manufacturer.

If the blowout preventer malfunctioned because of employer negligence, such as improper maintenance, skipped inspections, faulty installation, or unsafe drilling procedures, our Texas oil rig explosion lawyer team can file a claim directly against your employer.

• Oilfield workers can sue employers if they’ve opted out of workers’ compensation insurance.
• Offshore workers may be covered under the Jones Act, which allows crew members to sue their employer for negligence and recover damages.

In both cases, the claim focuses on how the employer failed to provide a safe working environment.

Our Texas blowout preventer failure attorneys determine which path applies and handle both types of cases. From preserving evidence and subpoenaing inspection logs to litigating against major oil companies, we manage every step of the legal process and fight to secure maximum compensation.

When blowout preventers fail during drilling operations, the consequences are often fatal. Our Texas BOP failure lawyers represent families in wrongful death claims involving both onshore oilfields and offshore drilling rigs. Whether the death occurred on a land-based well site or as a result of a MODU accident in the Gulf of Mexico, we investigate to determine liability.

For onshore oilfield BOP death cases, families can file wrongful death claims against manufacturers or employers if the death was a result of gross negligence, such as failing to inspect annular blowout preventers, ignoring maintenance schedules, or not testing critical components like the blind shear ram. Our Texas BOP failure attorneys gather internal records, OEM service logs, and control data to prove liability. Families may recover damages for lost income, funeral costs, loss of companionship, and mental anguish.

In offshore drilling BOP death cases, families may have rights under the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) or the Jones Act, depending on the worker’s role. If the decedent was a seaman under maritime law, we may pursue a Jones Act negligence or unseaworthiness claim. If the blowout happened more than three nautical miles offshore and the employee wasn’t a seaman, DOHSA applies.

Our Texas BOP failure lawyer team knows how to handle complex wrongful death cases from both technical and legal perspectives. We work with offshore experts, oilfield engineers, and marine safety professionals to determine whether valve failures, faulty actuators, or incorrect product manufacturing were the cause.