More Than Just Workers' Comp
If you are injured on a rig, your employer will tell you that Workers' Compensation is your only option. They are often wrong.
Most oil field sites involve dozens of different companies (contractors, equipment rentals, water haulers). If a third party caused your injury, you can file a civil lawsuit for full damages, including pain and suffering.
Common Oil Field Disasters
Rig Explosions/Blowouts
Failure of blowout preventers (BOP) or improper pressure monitoring leading to catastrophic fires.
Frac Sand Truck Crashes
Overloaded sand haulers destroying rural highways (like Hwy 281) and causing fatal collisions.
Pipeline Failures
Corroded pipes or excavation errors causing gas leaks and explosions in residential areas.
H2S Exposure
Hydrogen Sulfide gas leaks due to faulty detectors, causing permanent brain damage or death.
Who is Responsible?
We investigate the "Company Man" (the operator's representative) to see if they rushed the job, ignored safety protocols, or hired unqualified subcontractors.