Right now, drilling for natural gas is a huge business in the Fort Worth area. The good news is that the Barnett Shale has brought many new jobs to the area. But the bad news is that with these jobs, many on-the-job accidents happen. Working on a drilling rig is a very dangerous occupation and the injuries are often serious and permanent. Even being on the same road as all the drilling trucks is dangerous!

Oil field injuries happen due to some of the following common problems:

• Falls
• Hit by pipe or other tools
• Inhaled sulfur and chemical fumes
• Explosions
• Fires
• Inadequate safety or safeguards
• Pipeline work
• Defective machinery

Sometimes the injuries are caused by co-employees, but oftentimes it is the fault of the employees of other trades. All of these workers are in a small area and oftentimes the coordination is not near as good as it needs to be. A thorough investigation usually reveals a totally inadequate safety program.

I am familiar with the inherent danger of this type of work and can help you successfully navigate through the barriers put up by the big drilling contractors and their insurance companies. I want to help you begin what may be a long recovery process due to your oil field injury. It is important that an investigation be started immediately before the evidence disappears or the witness' memory fades. We'll work together so that you can recover for your pain and suffering, as well as your financial losses due to lost wages and medical bills. Please call me at 817-294-1900 or Contact Me Online for a free consultation regarding your oil field injury.