If you’ve been injured in a serious oilfield accident, it’s time to seek legal advice because you may be entitled to compensation for your injury. Oilfields can be dangerous places to work, especially with the high-stress environments common at job sites. Unfortunately, it’s common for oilfield workers to suffer injuries or even die on the job. Injured workers deserve payment for their medical bills and other expenses, but many are unsure how to get it. The first step is hiring an experienced, battle-tested lawyer to fight for you.
What Should I Do After Suffering an Oilfield Injury?
First and foremost, immediately get the medical care that you need. Next, we urge you to contact a lawyer to protect your rights. A lawyer can act quickly to preserve crucial evidence and assess whether you have a legal claim for your injury. If you don’t have a lawyer yet, be wary of insurance company representatives and workplace investigators. They are not looking out for your best interests; instead, they focus on protecting the company and its bottom line. Unlike them, your lawyer is duty-bound to act in your best interests.
How Can a Lawyer Help Me Seek Compensation?
Our firm’s lawyers have a comprehensive approach to helping oilfield workers recover compensation. We provide free consultations to discuss your case, and our clients pay nothing unless we win. We also handle investigations of clients’ cases to locate information supporting their claims and demand that the people involved preserve important evidence. If the situation warrants it, we do not hesitate to file lawsuits on our clients’ behalf to pursue their due compensation. After filing a lawsuit, we prepare for trial from the start, although many cases settle before trial.
We are strong advocates for our clients, many of whom have been severely injured and need someone to stand up for them. Injured oilfield workers shouldn’t have to worry about whether their medical bills will get paid. At Allen & Nunnally, we strive to provide the best outcomes for our clients that will help them get back on their feet.
What Kinds of Compensation Could I Get?
Injured oilfield workers could receive compensation for a few different types of damages that they suffered. If someone else caused the accident, that person or company is responsible for paying an injured worker’s medical bills and lost income. In addition, we often seek compensation for emotional distress or other kinds of harm resulting from the accident. Here are the different types of damages that could be available:
- Medical costs, such as surgery, ambulance bills, medications, physical therapy, and more that you incurred due to the accident, including both past and future medical costs
- Lost income for any period you couldn’t work because of the accident or had reduced hours
- Future lost income because the accident affected your ability to work or led to reduced wages
- Emotional distress due to the accident
- Physical pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life, such as harm to your relationships
- Any other financial, physical, or emotional harm that was caused by the accident
What If I’m Already Getting Workers’ Compensation?
Oilfield workers who are considered employees are typically eligible for workers’ compensation due to accidents. You may not have a legal claim against your employer if you’re already receiving workers’ compensation. However, you could have claims against other companies or people responsible for the accident. At oilfield job sites, people from various companies and independent contractors may work side by side. Also, workers often use equipment made by another company. If any of these companies or workers from another company caused your accident, they could be liable for damages. As a result, it’s important to consult with a lawyer even if you’re getting workers’ comp. You may have the right to pursue compensation in a personal injury lawsuit.
First to Fight for You
Do you need advice about your rights after suffering a serious oilfield injury? At Allen & Nunnally, we have a steadfast commitment to client service. Injured Texas oilfield workers trust us to fight for the compensation they deserve. We earn that trust by working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients’ cases. To schedule a consultation with one of our Houston attorneys, use our convenient Contact Form, call (713) 955-2217, or email us at info@allen-nunnally.com.