Construction and Oil Field Accident Injuries

Our society functions largely on infrastructure, and our economy thrives on building and new construction. Likewise, thousands of people are employed in construction--a field that means big machinery, heavy equipment and, oftentimes, dangerous work environments. The same can be said for gas drilling--especially here in North Texas. Right now, drilling for natural gas is a huge business in the Fort Worth Area. The Barnett Shale has brought many new jobs to the area. But the downside is that more on-the-job accidents are occurring. Like construction, working on a drilling rig is a very dangerous occupation and the associated injuries are often serious and life-changing.

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

Construction accidents pose potentially serious challenges for workers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Construction accidents can happen anytime, anywhere - on the safest construction site, or on the most poorly-maintained construction site. The differences between construction sites do play a role in how a construction accident unfolds, and can be extremely important when it comes to resolving your construction accident injuries.

Construction workers are injured daily doing on-the-job tasks that put them at risk. Many times, an accident that could have been prevented results in a serious injury. Those are the times when hiring an attorney is imperative. Malfunctioning equipment, inexperienced co-workers and unsafe working conditions are all common causes for serious injuries which result in successful claims for the victims of construction accidents.

Injuries from construction accidents are frequently severe and sometimes life-threatening due to the hazardous nature of the environment. We want to help you recover the best you can. Don't wait to call if you've been injured. The statute of limitations on all personal injury claims in Texas is two years.

It is also important to know who is at fault in a construction accident and understand the steps you need to take if you are injured in a construction accident.

OIL FIELD INJURIES

With over 1,800 oil rigs located around the United States, many oil rig workers are sent off to remote locations for months at a time to work on these profitable sites. However, the conditions can be harsh and the demands of working on an oil rig can be more than a human body can take. Oil rigs are some of the most dangerous workplaces in the United States, with dozens of fatalities and hundreds of injuries every year.

Conditions for employees working on an oil rig are often harsh and demanding. Oil rig workers may have to work 8 to 12 hour days, every day. That much sustained, hard work grinds down stamina and makes employees less alert. With this constant pressure, it's really only a matter of time until someone gets careless and causes an accident to someone else.

Sometimes oil field injuries are caused by co-employees, but oftentimes accidents are the fault of the employees of other trades. Those situations caused by third-parties are the ones where a claim can be made, otherwise, problems arise with Worker's Compensation coverage. For a full explanation of how Worker's Comp factors in, see On-the-Job Injuries.

Most oil field workers are in a small area with lots going on and often coordination is not as good as it needs to be. Thorough investigations after these types of accidents usually reveal inadequate safety management.

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

Falls
Equipment Failure
Being hit by a pipe or other tools/machinery
Inhaling sulfur and chemical fumes (see Asbestos/Mesothelioma)
Explosions
Fires
Inadequate safety or safeguards
Pipeline work
Defective or malfunctioning machinery
Negligence of other employees

LET US HELP

Our firm is very familiar with the inherent danger associated with construction and working in the oil fields and we can help you successfully navigate through the barriers put up by big contractors and their insurance companies. We would like to help you begin what may be a very long recovery process due to your serious injury. It is important that an investigation be conducted immediately before evidence disappears and witness memories fade. We can work together to help you recover from your pain and suffering, as well as help you recover financially due to your lost wages and incurring medical bills.

The Anderson Law Firm makes hospital and house visits because we understand how these accidents can leave you immobile. Mark Anderson handles all cases on a contingency basis, meaning unless a favorable outcome is reached, you pay nothing.

Call our office for your FREE CONSULTATION: Fort Worth: 817-294-1900, Dallas 214-327-8000, or Contact Us Online today.

CONSTRUCTION AND OIL FIELD ACCIDENT LIBRARY:

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