Oil field workers understand that they work in an extremely rewarding, yet dangerous work environment. The industry they’re employed in is motivated by high prices and the need to drill and/or maintain current production volumes. Unfortunately, these factors lead to many workers being seriously injured or killed as a result of an oil field accident or injury.
These injuries may be caused by employers requiring their workers to work double shifts or long hours without adequate breaks. They can also be caused by third-party contractors and/or general employer negligence.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an oilfield accident in Texas or Oklahoma, contact us today to set up a free consultation with an oilfield Injury attorney at the Cooper Law Firm. We will review your case and help you with your injury claim.
Types of Oil Field Accidents
Below is a brief list of the more common types of oil field accidents:
- Falls from rigs and equipment
- Equipment failures and/or defective products
- Frac tank mishaps
- Well blowouts
- Explosions and fires
- Toxic chemical spills
- Toxic gas inhalation
Types of Oil Field Injuries
Below is a brief list of the more common types of oil field injuries:
- Head injuries including brain injury
- Neck and back injuries including spinal cord injury
- Broken bones
- Severe burns
- Electrocution
Texas Oilfield Injuries
While there is more than enough work to be done, it is dangerous work. Every possible protection must be in place to protect workers from personal injury and wrongful death.
Oil workers can still suffer serious and fatal injuries on the job site. Many of these come from heavy equipment failures. Others result from lack of training, from failure to use proper safeguards, or from errors in the drilling process.
Oil field injuries vary, many can be catastrophic — especially when you are dealing with pipes and industrial equipment that weighs thousands of pounds. This is especially true when workers are forced to work long periods of time without adequate rest and to take chances with their safety just to work a bit faster.
When oil field employees are not sufficiently trained or supervised or equipment is not properly maintained, it is a recipe for disaster that can cost life and limb. We work hard to determine exactly what all of the contributing factors were in your accident.
Contact us today to set up a FREE initial consultation with an experienced Longview oilfield injury lawyer in your area.
Are you or a family member suffering from an oil field injury?
Make an appointment for a free consultation at our office by calling us at 855-297-4878.
Cooper Law Firm handles cases throughout the state of Texas and Oklahoma.
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Cooper Law Firm handles cases throughout the state of Texas and Oklahoma.
