Who Can You Sue For Injuries From Oilfield Accidents?
After sustaining injuries in an oilfield accident, most workers seek some form of compensation. The first step is filing a workers compensation claim that provides assistance to cover medical bills and a portion of lost wages. However, these benefits often fall short of meeting the needs of oilfield workers who have suffered life-changing injuries. What […]
Finding The Right Attorney After An Oilfield Accident
Developing a solid personal injury claim or case can be difficult, especially if you were injured in an accident. Pursuing a lawsuit after an oilfield accident will require you to find a knowledgeable personal injury attorney. The right attorney will be sympathetic to your suffering, understand the task at hand, and be experienced in fighting […]
5 Types Of Oilfield Accidents That Can Cause Significant Injury
Workplace injuries are a common occurrence in environments where construction and mechanical equipment are frequently used. The risk becomes greater when the work site itself is a dangerous environment. Working in the oilfield is considered a dangerous occupation due to daily contact with hazardous materials, chemicals, and fumes. Often, oilfield workers put in long hours […]
What To Do If Your Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Compensation
Often, when an employee is injured at the workplace, they go through the workers’ compensation claim process instead of suing for their lost wages and medical expenses. In the state of Texas, your rights as an injured employee greatly depend upon whether or not your employer has workers’ compensation insurance. Injured employees have a strong […]
Temp Job Work Injuries: Understanding Who Is Responsible
It is common for people to locate work through a temp agency. These agencies find short-term work on projects or jobs that could lead to permanent employment. Temp work also provides workers the opportunity to experience various fields and companies before they settle on something more permanent. What happens if you get hurt while working […]
I Was Hurt At Work: Do I Sue My Boss Or The Company?
When you suffer a work injury, it can be confusing to know where to turn or who even caused the injury. You may know you need to sue to recover damages from hospital bills, pain, and suffering, but who should you hold responsible? You may be apprehensive about getting the wrong people in trouble, like […]
Liability And Compensation After A Construction Injury Accident
If you received an injury while working on a construction job, you may be entitled to benefits such as worker’s compensation or payment of medical expenses. Worker’s compensation typically prohibits an employee from suing their employer. All the employee must do to receive benefits is show that the construction injury occurred while on the job. […]
Understanding Driver Fatigue And Commercial Truck Wrecks
Most truck drivers work long hours and often have to drive late at night. Fatigue and drowsiness can easily set in during a long, lonely drive on a dark road. Fatigue is a factor in nearly 56,000 crashes every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These wrecks result in 40,000 injuries […]
A Review Of Workplace Explosions: How Common Are They?
Unfortunately for many industrial workers, explosions are all too common and despite all of the advancements in technology and safety procedures, their jobs remain perilous. Explosions can occur in many different workplace environments. Some people have no idea how likely an explosion is to occur in their industry. This issue may seem like a distant […]
Why Injuries Are Increasing At Oilfield Shales
Oilfield work is considered one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. However, oilfield shales have rapidly increased in many areas including Texas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and North Dakota. With the increase of these drilling sites, the number of oilfield injuries and deaths continues to rise. The following are two operations in the U.S. that […]
