100% Free Consultation (888) 493-1629

Denbury Resources Inc.

When Energy Companies Cut Corners, We Fight for the Injured. Billions Won.

Denbury Resources Accident Attorneys

Helping Injured Oilfield Workers & Others Harmed in Oil & Gas Accidents

Founded in 1951, Denbury Resources is an independent energy company focused on oil and natural gas. It is established in Delaware, with headquarters in Plano, TX. Denbury is currently the largest oil and natural gas producer in Mississippi and Montana, owns the largest reserves of carbon dioxide (CO2) used for tertiary oil recovery east of the Mississippi River, and holds significant operating acreage in the Rocky Mountain and Gulf Coast regions. The company’s goal is to engage in a combination of exploitation, drilling, and proven engineering extraction practices, with its most significant emphasis on CO2 tertiary recovery operations.

As of 2020, Denbury had 657 employees—365 employed in field operations or field offices and 292 employed at company headquarters. Its production is estimated at 51,000 barrels of oil equivalent daily. The company utilizes an advanced carbon dioxide method to extract petroleum from oilfields that have already been exploited. At the end of 2020, Denbury had a reported 143.1 million barrels of oil equivalent and about 910 billion cubic feet of probable carbon dioxide in reserves. In 2020, its highest-producing property was the Cedar Creek Anticline in Montana and North Dakota, accounting for about one-fifth of Denbury’s production.

Arnold & Itkin is here to help if you’ve been injured or have lost someone you love in an oilfield, pipeline, or plant accident. Contact our Denbury accident attorneys today!

Denbury Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Rupture Sends 45 People to the Hospital

On February 22, 2020, 300 people were evacuated, and 45 were sent to local hospitals after a Denbury Resources carbon dioxide pipeline ruptured, sending toxic amounts of CO2 into the air. The carbon dioxide was so thick it caused vehicles to stall, leaving people stranded in the fog—interfering with rescue efforts.

The pipeline ruptured at about 7 p.m. in a heavily wooded area off Mississippi Highway 433 in Yazoo County. Calls started coming into the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office about a green fog rolling across the highway. When the sheriff’s department realized it was likely CO2, they closed the highway immediately and began rescue efforts. First responders were among those hospitalized. One stated that the carbon dioxide had people “wandering around like zombies” and that it was like trying to breathe with a plastic bag over his head.

No lives were lost thanks to the first responders. However, the effects of carbon dioxide exposure can cause lingering side effects even after treatment. Some victims returned to the hospital for more treatment.

Worker Crushed in Denbury Oil Well Accident

On March 14, 2017, a worker lost his life when a piece of equipment crushed him at a Denbury Resources oil rig in the Hastings oil field in Texas. The 43-year-old worker was killed instantly by a piece of iron equipment weighing about 2,500 to 3,000 pounds that fell to the rig floor, pinning him underneath. He was working for Pryor Packers Inc. at the time of the accident and, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, had been working for the company for some time, including at Denbury’s wells.

Get Experienced Help from Our Denbury Accident Attorneys

Oilfield accidents, blowouts, and pipeline explosions are catastrophic events that can cause life-changing injuries in the blink of an eye, leaving survivors trying to put the pieces of their lives back together. When these incidents are fatal, families are left without answers or guidance. At Arnold & Itkin, our Denbury accident lawyers recognize that people come to us during the worst times of their lives. We fight to get them answers and to see justice served. Why? Because it will give them the best opportunity to rebuild and find peace of mind.

To find out how we can help, call our Denbury accident attorneys at (888) 493-1629 for a free consultation.

Case Results

Check Out Our Victories

  • $8 Billion Top 3 Largest Jury Verdict in U.S. History Arnold & Itkin tried a case against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn about a drug’s most damaging side effects: gynecomastia. Our skill, hard work, and dedication resulted in the third-largest jury verdict ever obtained for an individual ...
  • $357 Million Largest Workplace Accident Settlement in Texas History Arnold & Itkin LLP secured a massive nine-figure settlement against a transnational corporation for a workplace incident. The settlement set a Texas record for being the largest personal injury settlement in the state’s history.
  • $222 Million Record-Breaking Verdict for Widow Our firm won $222 million for a woman who lost her husband in an industrial accident caused by a faulty valve. We took the case to trial because the at-fault company refused to take responsibility. The jury saw through the corporate lies and double ...
  • $205 Million Confidential Settlement Obtained for Numerous Clients Arnold & Itkin reached a record $205,000,000 settlement on behalf of clients after several years of hard-fought litigation. The case settled just before trial was set to begin.
  • $193 Million Settlement Won for Victims of Pipeline Explosion Offshore injury lawyers at Arnold & Itkin fought for two workers who were injured in a pipeline explosion at sea, one of whom passed away. Our relentless investigation and advocacy resulted in a nine-figure settlement that will provide for our ...
  • $171 Million One of the Largest Confidential Settlements in History Arnold & Itkin worked over the course of several years to represent clients in a case that many other law firms turned down. In the end, we were able to obtain a record-setting confidential settlement.
  • $139 Million Massive Settlement Achieved for Victims of an Oilfield Incident Arnold & Itkin LLP negotiated a huge $139,000,000 settlement for injured families affected by an oilfield incident in the eastern United States, settling one week before trial.
  • $125 Million Settlement Won for Widow of Dredge Worker Offshore lawyers at Arnold & Itkin LLP won a nine-figure settlement for a woman who lost her husband in a pipeline explosion. By pushing the case toward trial, our firm pressured the defendant into settling with our client, allowing her to rebuild ...
  • $117 Million Largest Single-Event Personal Injury Verdict in Louisiana History Arnold & Itkin represented a pregnant woman who experienced stomach pain and called Acadian Ambulance. The driver of the ambulance drove the ambulance into the back of a sugar cane truck causing the plaintiff's spine to be severed at T4 and for her ...
  • $116 Million Confidential Settlement Arnold & Itkin LLP negotiated a massive nine figure settlement on behalf of their clients after several years of hard fought litigation.
See All Results
“They took my case and they took care of me in every way I needed. They stayed with me and that's a big thing for me. They treated me like family, so they're like family to me.”
Nicholas Workplace Explosion Victim

Secure Your Future & Request a 100% Free Consultation

  • Please enter your first name.
  • Please enter your last name.
  • This isn't a valid email address.
    Please enter your email address.
  • This isn't a valid phone number.
    Please enter your phone number.
  • Please make a selection.
  • Please make a selection.
  • Please enter a message.