Oilfield Accident Injury Attorney
Oilfield accidents and drilling accidents have
consistently occurred since the discovery of oil over 100 years ago. Due to the
ever-increasing demand for oil, pressure for more production has risen and
caused an already dangerous industry to become even more perilous for its
employees. Today, oilfield accidents and oilfield-related injuries and deaths
continue to be a serious issue for oilfield workers both on and off shore.
Few jobs are as dangerous as drilling for oil. Sadly, however, oil companies continue pushing their employees harder in the name of higher production. Many needless injuries and deaths have left the lives of oilfield workers and their families changed forever. These injuries can be attributed to the well operator, the drilling company or a myriad of third party contractors. Dangerous oilfield activities include drilling, casing work, completion and plug and abandonment activity. Common oilfield events resulting in serious injuries or wrongful deaths include rig collapses, falls from rigs, defective equipment, lack of training, negligent supervision and defective products. These events can cause explosions and fires as we have seen from the most recent BP tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico.
Oilfield Accident Victims
As a Houston oilfield accident attorney with the Douglas Law Firm, P.C., I have been helping oilfield accident victims and their families for more than 25 years. Oil companies have virtually unlimited resources to defend a lawsuit. My access to industry respected experts and familiarity with virtually every aspect of pre and post production activity will ensure you get the recovery you deserve. I have spent my career fighting for fair compensation for oilfield workers and their families.
If you have been injured or a loved one killed, you may have found that Worker's Compensation or Longshoreman benefits have not fully compensated you for what you have lost due to negligence on the work site. You need the help of a personal injury attorney who knows how to go after the parties responsible for your loss. Call the Douglas Law Firm, P.C. today for a free, no-obligation consultation. I will personally review the merits of your case as your oilfield accident lawyer in Houston.
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