If you’re an oilfield burn victim, please reach out to our firm for legal advice about your situation. Even if you received some workers’ compensation, you could have a case for personal injury compensation as well. If you’re not covered by workers’ comp, even more reason to learn more about your options from our experienced lawyers. Oilfield burn injuries are life-changing. Whether you’re a roustabout or a roughneck, we want to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.
Oilfield Burn Accidents – Dangerous and Life-Changing
Texas oilfields are no joke. Workers face all kinds of dangers on a daily basis, despite many safety rules. If you’ve ever worked in the oilfield, you should know that a life-changing accident can come at any time. Oil is extremely flammable, and people are working near it with tools like welding equipment that can throw sparks. Also, oil wells can blow out, making it easier for a small spark to ignite a large fire. Aside from oil, workers often deal with high-powered equipment, wiring, and chemicals, all of which can cause harm. Some common causes of oilfield burns include:
- Fires
- Explosions
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Pipeline ruptures
- Hazardous chemicals
- High-voltage equipment
- Other people’s failure to follow safety rules or carelessness
- Poorly trained coworkers
Any of these causes can result in serious injuries to nearby workers. Burns are a common injury, and they can come from fire, chemicals, or electrocution. When someone suffers second- or third-degree burns, their body may go into shock to protect them. They may lose consciousness or need resuscitation. At the hospital, doctors may need to perform skin grafts to help the burned areas heal. Even with grafts, severe burns can lead to lifelong disfigurement and pain. Unfortunately, some oilfield burn victims die of their injuries. If you or your family are in this situation, we urge you to contact our firm for advice on how to proceed. Otherwise, you might miss out on helpful compensation for these grave injuries.
How a Lawyer Can Help with the Long-Term Cost of Oilfield Burns
You might be wondering how a lawyer could do anything that might help. Maybe you’ve already tried to get workers’ comp, or you’ve finished your medical treatment for the burns. Don’t stop there. You could be entitled to additional compensation that covers future medical care and future lost wages due to the accident. In many instances, oilfield workers are not covered, or only partially covered, by workers’ comp. Some reasons this happens are that the workers are contractors or because the “accident” was actually caused by someone’s reckless behavior. When workers’ comp doesn’t fully cover you, you often can sue in court for personal injury compensation.
Personal injury compensation can cover future medical care and future lost wages for injured oilfield workers. This could be a lifeline if you’re facing years of follow-up care for your skin grafts or if you lost your job due to the accident. Even if you can work but have to take a lower-paying position due to your injuries, you could recover. If you’re a family member who lost someone in an oilfield burn accident, you could have the ability to file a wrongful death lawsuit against those responsible. It all starts with making a call to the law firm that is first to fight for victims, Allen & Nunnally.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m an oilfield burn victim, but it’s been months since I was hurt. Do I have a case?
Give us a call to discuss your case! Texas personal injury lawsuits can be filed up to 2 years after an accident.
My coworker caused my accident by not following safety protocols. Can you help?
We would be happy to schedule a free consultation about your rights. You likely have the ability to sue for damages in court. In this type of lawsuit, an accident victim could recover compensation for past and future medical care, past and future wages, and other kinds of damages.
We’re First to Fight for Victims Injured in the Oilfields
Were you burned in the Texas oilfields or on a rig? You could have a personal injury claim. At Allen & Nunnally, we work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients’ cases. Injured Texans trust us to fight for the compensation they deserve because we have a steadfast commitment to client service that you can depend on. To schedule a consultation with one of our Houston-based attorneys, call (713) 955-2217, use our convenient Contact Form, or email us at info@allen-nunnally.com.