Working in the oil and gas industry - whether in the oil fields, on oil rigs or in manufacturing can be dangerous. These jobs involve long hours around dangerous equipment and machinery. Due to the nature of the work, injuries can be catastrophic.
Injuries in the oil and gas industry present a unique set of circumstances. Due to the inherent and dangerous nature of oil and gas work, there may be facts that will allow a civil action to be filed outside of the workers’ compensation court against those responsible. This may give you a better opportunity to be made whole instead of being limited to workers’ compensation laws. You may be able to file a civil action against any of the other third parties responsible, even though you were injured on the job. The oil and gas injury lawyers at Toon Law Firm can guide you through these processes and help determine where and when the legal proceedings should begin.
Common examples of incidents causing injuries in the oil and gas industry include:
- Explosions
- Falling equipment
- Slippery surfaces
- Malfunctioning equipment and machinery
- Toxic exposure
- Electrocution
- Improper maintenance
- Deficient policies and procedures
- Deficient training
- Ignoring industry regulations
- Failing to follow safety rules
- No safety equipment
- Fall
- Transportation
Based upon the common examples of injury causing events in the oil and gas industry, it is no surprise that the injuries can be catastrophic. Examples of injuries in the oil and gas field include:
- Death
- Paralysis
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- Concussions
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Internal injuries
- Whiplash
- Amputations / loss of limbs
- Lacerations
- Bruises
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
There may be incidents where you believe you may be partly responsible for causing the incident. However, it may be that other circumstances are the real reason for the incident. The true cause of the incident may come from safety violations, maintenance issues, deficient training or deficient supervision.
It is extremely important to fully investigate all the facts regarding any oil and gas incident or accident to determine the proper court and identify all the responsible parties. The oil and gas injury attorneys at Toon Law Firm have extensive litigation experience and can immediately begin working on your case.
