Midland Oil Field Accident Lawyers

Why Oil Field Accidents Happen

The oil field industry requires workers to conduct intense labor in dangerous conditions. It only takes one wrong move for someone to be seriously or even fatally injured. Common causes of oil field accidents include falling equipment, equipment malfunctions, ignoring industry regulations, and poor training procedures.

Oil rigs are intricate structures. If the equipment isn’t well-maintained or regularly inspected to ensure everything is in working order, an accident can easily happen. Even one loose screw can result in a huge beam or heavy piece of equipment crashing down on someone nearby. In addition to that, equipment that isn’t maintained is at risk of malfunctioning. This is particularly dangerous when pressure levels are involved and values malfunction.

Negligent employers and companies that run these operations who care more about profit than safety may disregard the industry’s regulations. Overlooking guidelines is an easy way for workers to get injured. Poor training procedures are also carried out by negligent employers. Because of the dangers inherently associated with the job, employees must be aware of potential warning signs and what to do in the event of an emergency. If they don’t have that knowledge, injuries are a very real possibility.

Consequences of an Oil Field Accident

If an oil field worker finds themselves in one of the dangerous situations discussed above, they’re at risk of sustaining a multitude of injuries, including:

• Head and brain injuries. Concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries are common when workers get hit in the head with equipment.
• Soft tissue injuries. If someone gets stuck on a piece of equipment or falls, they’re likely to sustain sprains and strains.
• Broken bones. Falling equipment also poses the risk of broken bones. A combination of hairline and compound fractures are seen.
• Burns. Because workers are constantly around flammable materials, burns are not uncommon. While first and second-degree burns are fairly treatable, third-degree burns and worse can leave a person bedridden for an extended period of time and require extensive, painful surgery.
• Lost limbs. If a person’s arm or leg is crushed, it’s possible amputation could be required.

Even the mildest and easiest-to-treat injuries can come with thousands of dollars in medical bills. The more procedures and time in the hospital needed, the higher the bills get. Even with health insurance, patients can still wrack up medical bills that cause a family serious financial hardship. But that’s where we come in.

When you work with our Midland attorneys, you’ll be on a path to receiving the compensation you need to get your life back in order. Even if you’re eligible for workers’ compensation, you may find that the money available isn’t enough. We can investigate your situation and determine if negligence was at play. If it was, you can file a work injury claim to seek additional compensation.

Depending on your injuries and suffering, you may be eligible for a monetary award that covers your medical expenses, the future cost of care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. We’ll fight to ensure the compensation you’re offered is full and fair.

Demand Compensation for Your Losses

If you’re ready to file a claim in Texas, get in touch with a Midland oil field accident lawyer. We’re prepared to represent you and fight for the compensation you need to move forward. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your claim, the filing process could be complicated. That’s why we recommended scheduling a meeting with our law firm as soon as possible after your accident. 

Contact us today to learn more.