Those who work in the oil fields may enjoy high levels of job security and work that pays well. They may also find that they are subject to a high number of risks each day that they are on the job. If an individual is hurt or killed while working on an oilfield, it may be possible for the victim or the victim’s family to seek compensation.

In the state of Texas, a parent, child or spouse has the ability to bring a wrongful death suit against any party that played a role in a worker’s death. In some cases, the employer will be the responsible party. However, if a defective product or lack of oversight from a subcontractor caused a worker to die, the manufacturer of that product or the subcontractor may be held liable instead.