http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/oil-gas.html Avvo.com - Oil & Gas Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/texas-oil-and-gas-rig-accidents-101 Below is a brief discussion of oil and gas rig accidents in Texas. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:05:32 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/oil-and-gas Oil and gas law includes all the issues that arise out of the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of these energy resources. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:38:37 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/energy-utilities Federal energy law covers chemical- and nuclear-plant safety and cleanup, environmental protection, public health concerns, and the health and safety of energy-plant workers. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:38:37 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/admiralty-marine Admiralty or marine law governs offenses related to shipping, and navigating bodies of water. U.S. admiralty law covers a range of issues that arise in U.S. waters, from commerce to recreational boating. Admiralty law also covers such issues as injuries and damaged cargo. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:38:36 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/environmental-natural-resource-laws Environmental laws aim to protect ecosystems from harmful human actions, and to protect humans from the harmful effects of environmental pollutants. Natural resource laws regulate resources such as water, forests, and wildlife protected by the government. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:38:31 PDT