You will be hard-pressed to find a job more dangerous than drilling for oil. And, unfortunately, oilfield drilling rig accidents and injuries have been dramatically on the rise in the past several years. If you or a loved has been injured while drilling for oil, do not hesitate to contact our oilfield accident lawyers at the Edwards Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
Causes of Oilfield Accidents
Drilling for oil requires the use of heavy equipment, high speed machinery and the use of combustibles. Oilfield accidents are often catastrophic, resulting in serious injuries. Some common causes of oilfield accidents include:
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Equipment failure
Drilling Rig Accidents - Faulty communication between operators and employees
- Inadequately trained employees
- Inefficient safeguards and rushed work environments
- Violations of safety policies and procedures
Oilfield Accident Injuries
In such a dangerous line of work, injuries in an oilfield tend to be more devastating than a typical workers' compensation claim. Oilfield accident injuries can include:
- Severe burns
- Electrocution
- Broken bones
- Head and neck injuries
- Loss of limbs
- Exposure to toxic chemicals and gases
Texas Oilfield Accident Attorneys
If you or someone you love has sustained an injury caused by an oilfield drilling rig accident, you deserve compensation and support. A workers' compensation claim simply may not be adequate enough to recover all the damages you incurred due to your injury, including medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. That's why need an experienced
At the Edwards Law Firm, we feel that anyone who has suffered a life-changing injury deserves top legal counsel. That is why we won't charge you until we get a settlement for you. Contact our Texas oilfield accident attorneys today for a free and confidential consultation to explore your legal options.
