San Antonio Oil Rig Accident Attorneys
Oil rig workers have some of the most dangerous jobs in the country. The work is gruelingly hard, the hours are long, and it often means spending extended periods of time away from your home and family. The intrinsic dangers of oil rig work are often compounded by safety violations and negligence, making accidents more likely and injuries more severe. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an oil rig accident, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Our San Antonio oil rig accident attorneys are here to help you collect.
Oil Rig Accidents and Injuries
Oil rig accidents are often very violent accidents that result in death. Those who survive can be left with devastating injuries that change their lives forever. Examples of common oil rig accidents include:
- Explosions
- Fires
- Slip and fall
- Falling objects
- Cable or block breaks
- Exposure to toxic fumes
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
Common oil rig injuries include:
- Severe burns
- Chemical burns
- Amputations
- Respiratory damage
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
- Internal injuries and organ damage or loss
- Multiple broken bones and fractures
- Spinal cord injury
- Brian injury
Causes of Oil Rig Accidents
Oil rig accidents are often the result of companies that cut corners on safety to increase their profits. Common causes of oil rig accidents include:
- Inadequately trained and inexperienced workers
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Equipment that is not repaired in a timely fashion
- Improper storage of chemicals and other substances
- Poor communication between workers
- Gas leaks
- Defective equipment
- High pressure in wells
Compensation for Oil Rig Accidents
Our San Antonio oil rig accident attorneys are here to help you and your family recover maximum compensation. The type of compensation that is available to you will depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident, including where the accident occurred.
Onshore oil rig workers and some offshore workers are covered by state Workers’ Compensation laws. Certain offshore workers are covered by Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). Both types of benefits are limited, but should be pursued right away. If you are eligible for Workers’ Compensation or LHWCA benefits you cannot sue your employer, but in many cases a third party lawsuit is also appropriate and can pay for both economic and noneconomic damages, including pain and suffering.
If you have been injured in an oil rig accident in Texas, our San Antonio oil rig accident attorneys will pursue every avenue of compensation for you. Please, call the Almaraz Law Firm PLLC, at 1-800-247-WRECK or contact us online right away for your free consultation.
