Statistics Show Work Related Deaths in Texas Doubled for Contractors
Work related deaths in Texas more than doubled for contractors between 2011 and 2012, according to a recent government report.
The report, “Revisions to the 2012 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) Counts,” by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, found that the number of contractors fatally injured on the job in the United States rose more than 75 percent from 2011 to 2012, from 542 to 715.
In Texas, the number of fatal workplace accidents involving contractors climbed to 119, up from 56 in 2011. Contractors nationwide made up 15.5 percent of all work related deaths in 2012, up from 11.6 percent in 2011, according to the report.
The CFOI maintained its conclusion that there was an overall drop nationwide in work related deaths, but that trend has not proven true in the Texas oil and gas industry. From 2007 to 2011, more oil and gas field service workers and drilling workers accounted for fatal workplace deaths than any other profession in Texas, according to an analysis by the Houston Chronicle.
If you suffered the loss of a family member due to a fatal workplace accident in Texas and would like to discuss your legal options, The Callahan Law Firm is here to help. Our experienced work injury attorneys handle fatal workplace accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees until you receive a recovery. Contact our office for a free case evaluation.
Michael S Callahan is an attorney and founder of The Callahan Law Firm. He focuses his practice on representing individuals and families in personal injury cases involving motor vehicle and truck accidents, workplace accidents and defective products. With over 25 years of experience, he is dedicated to fighting on behalf of people whose lives have been forever altered by the negligence and carelessness of corporations and individuals. Originally trained as a mechanical engineer, Michael has been practicing law and fighting for justice for those who need it most since 1994. He is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a member of various esteemed legal associations. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending quality time with his family, outdoor activities, and continually striving to improve as a trial lawyer and human being.
