El Paso Oilfield Injury Lawyer

Oilfield workers face unique and serious risks every day on the job. When safety measures fail or negligence occurs, the consequences can be devastating.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an oilfield accident, you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim. An experienced attorney can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering while you focus on your recovery.

Facing the Aftermath of an Oilfield Accident

Oilfield accidents often result in catastrophic injuries. Burns. Fractures. Traumatic brain injuries. Spinal cord damage. Amputations.

These injuries require extensive medical care, surgery, hospitalization, and long-term rehabilitation. The medical bills can quickly mount, creating a significant financial strain for injured workers and their families.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an oilfield accident in Texas, it is important to have a skilled attorney fight for your rights.

Insurance companies are not on your side. They may attempt to minimize your injuries or deny your claim altogether. If you accept a settlement prematurely, you may have to pay for future costs out of pocket.

That is why having an experienced oilfield accident lawyer on your side is crucial.

Why You Need an Oilfield Accident Lawyer

Oil and gas companies are required to follow safety regulations and ensure occupational safety for all workers. When they fail to do so and cause accidents due to their negligence, they may be held liable for damages to the injured worker.

However, proving negligence is not always straightforward. Oilfield accidents often involve multiple parties, complex equipment, and disputed facts. An attorney can investigate the accident, identify liable parties, and build a strong case on your behalf.

A lawyer can also help you file a lawsuit against the oil company or individual responsible for causing your injuries, especially in cases where multiple parties are at fault.

Additionally, if more than one party is responsible for the events, the court assigns each one a percentage of fault, according to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33¹.

Establishing Negligence Is Crucial to Your Claim’s Success

Because oilfield accidents are a type of personal injury case, your attorney must establish negligence as part of any claim for compensation.

Demonstrating negligence requires showing the employer had a responsibility to keep workers safe, and the liable party failed in that responsibility. By not taking the proper precautions to prevent harm, they contributed to or caused the worker’s injuries and related monetary and subjective losses.

Making this direct connection to your injuries is the cornerstone of your personal injury claim.

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence approach. This allows the plaintiff to claim damages even if they are partially at fault, as long as they are not 51% or more responsible.

The amount of fault they carry will reduce their settlement or jury award accordingly. For example, 20% fault results in a 20% reduction in compensation.

An attorney can help ensure your percentage of fault is not overstated by the insurance company. This protects your recovery and maximizes your compensation.

Types of Compensation Injured Oilfield Workers Can Recover

An oilfield accident can lead to immense financial pressure and hardship for injured workers and their families. With the prolonged care often needed for these types of injuries and the exorbitant costs of necessary treatments, determining how to pay for these expenses can be overwhelming.

However, with the strength of a legal team behind you, you can ensure your rights are protected and get the compensation you need to heal and recover.

When you are seeking to recover your losses after an oilfield accident, there are three types of damages you may be able to recover:

• Economic Damages: Compensation for your financial losses that can cover your current and future medical bills, lost income from being unable to work, medications, and disability benefits.
• Non-economic Damages: Compensation to cover the emotional, mental, and lifestyle effects of this traumatic event, and the pain and suffering you have experienced as a result.
• Punitive Damages: Additional compensation for certain extreme injuries and outcomes caused by another party’s egregious actions. This type of compensation is used sparingly.

Talk with your lawyer about the details of the accident and your injuries to best determine your options and how much compensation you may need to ensure you get proper care and treatment as you heal. They will be able to advise you on who is liable for your damages and negotiate on your behalf to secure the maximum compensation.

Stress Relief and Peace of Mind

The aftermath of an oilfield accident is overwhelming. You are facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your future. The last thing you need is the added burden of fighting insurance companies and navigating complex legal procedures.

When you hire Farah Law to handle your oilfield accident case, we take that burden off your shoulders.

We handle all communication with insurance adjusters so you do not have to.

We gather the medical records, accident reports, and witness statements needed to build your case.

We make sure every deadline is met and every document is filed correctly.

We understand that your focus needs to be on your recovery and your family. That is exactly where we want it to be. While you heal, we fight for the compensation you deserve.

Statute of Limitations in an Oilfield Accident

The statute of limitations on filing a claim is two years from the date of injury, according to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 16².

After such time, you may be barred from making a claim to seek compensation for the injuries you sustained.

It is strongly recommended to file a claim as soon after the accident as possible. This allows you to have a stronger case with fresh evidence and ensures you do not miss your window of time to file a claim.

Contact the Injury Attorneys at Farah Law for a Free Consultation

At Farah Law, we understand that working in the oilfield comes with a unique set of risks and perils. Legal assistance for accidents in this industry requires a custom approach.

If you or a loved one have suffered serious or even catastrophic injuries, you need a seasoned law firm capable of handling the complexities of an oilfield accident.

At Farah Law, our team of oilfield injury lawyers advocate and fight for you until you receive a fair settlement for your injuries.

There is no risk in reaching out to our legal team. We offer free case evaluations and will not charge you anything until you receive a settlement.

Contact our office today for a free case evaluation and let us help you take back control of your life.

Sources:

1. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.33.htm
2. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm