Accidents and Injuries in the Eagle Ford Shale

Eagle Ford Shale oil exploration and production are important parts of the South Texas economy. The Eagle Ford Shale play is about 50 miles wide by 400 miles long and stretches from the Mexican border into East Texas, according to the Railroad Commission of Texas. Oil and gas operations in the region can also affect people who live in San Antonio and travel or work in surrounding areas. Commercial vehicles serving these operations share roads with local traffic. It is thus vital to select a knowledgeable attorney if you or a loved one has recently been involved in a commercial 18-wheeler collision or an oil and gas accident in the region.

Commercial vehicle safety remains important on roads serving Eagle Ford Shale operations. Oil and gas production can create transportation challenges as large trucks and heavy machinery share rural roads and highways with other motorists. The previously cited DPS inspection, warning, and out-of-service totals covered 2011-2014 and should not be presented as current figures. Those historical totals also do not establish how many commercial drivers or vehicles are violating safety standards today.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported 14,518 traffic crashes, 173 fatalities, and 598 serious injuries in its Eagle Ford Shale reporting area during 2024. These are regional totals for all traffic crashes, not just collisions involving commercial trucks or oilfield vehicles. Across the state's five major energy regions, failure to control speed and driver inattention were the leading contributors to crashes. The TxDOT energy-sector safety report emphasizes the need for extra caution when traveling through these areas. Drivers must adjust their speed, maintain safe following distances, and remain alert around large trucks and heavy equipment.

Commercial truck collisions can cause serious accidents and injuries in the Eagle Ford Shale region. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries because of someone else's negligence, you may have the right to receive compensation. Contact a San Antonio oil exploration accident attorney for help. At Carabin Shaw's San Antonio location, we can offer you an attorney to help pursue the compensation you deserve. An accident with a commercial truck driver can leave you with serious, long-lasting injuries. A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Large trucks generally require more stopping distance than passenger vehicles. When they collide with a passenger vehicle, they can cause severe property damage and serious injuries. These injuries can keep you out of work and leave you with expensive hospital bills. An attorney from Carabin Shaw can help you seek compensation for medical expenses and other recoverable losses. Call Carabin Shaw today.

Insurance companies don't always offer the compensation you believe your claim warrants. An experienced attorney from Carabin Shaw's location in San Antonio can help evaluate the offer and pursue an appropriate recovery based on the evidence and applicable law. You can contact a lawyer for a free consultation. Accidents and injuries in the Eagle Ford Shale can happen. It is important to know who you can turn to for help. Our lawyers will work to pursue justice on your behalf. Call Carabin Shaw today. We are able to consult Spanish speakers. Se habla Español.