Oil Field Accidents
Fighting for Justice in High-Stakes Oilfield Accidents
The oil and gas industry is the backbone of the regional economy, powered by hardworking individuals who face immense risks every single day. In this inherently hazardous environment, there is no room for error and no excuse for negligence. When companies cut corners on safety, fail to maintain equipment, or push for production at all costs, the consequences are catastrophic. A single moment of carelessness can lead to a devastating accident, inflicting life-altering injuries and shattering families.
At Sartin Law Firm, we are fierce advocates for injured oilfield workers. We understand the unforgiving nature of this work and the profound injustice that occurs when a worker’s safety is sacrificed for profit. We possess the industry knowledge, the investigative resources, and the unyielding trial-tested resolve to take on the largest energy corporations and hold them accountable for the harm they cause. We fight to secure the future of our clients when it has been jeopardized by corporate negligence.
Fighting for Justice in High-Stakes Oilfield Accidents
The oil and gas industry is the backbone of the regional economy, powered by hardworking individuals who face immense risks every single day. In this inherently hazardous environment, there is no room for error and no excuse for negligence. When companies cut corners on safety, fail to maintain equipment, or push for production at all costs, the consequences are catastrophic. A single moment of carelessness can lead to a devastating accident, inflicting life-altering injuries and shattering families.
At Sartin Law Firm, we are fierce advocates for injured oilfield workers. We understand the unforgiving nature of this work and the profound injustice that occurs when a worker’s safety is sacrificed for profit. We possess the industry knowledge, the investigative resources, and the unyielding trial-tested resolve to take on the largest energy corporations and hold them accountable for the harm they cause. We fight to secure the future of our clients when it has been jeopardized by corporate negligence.
Holding Negligent Parties Accountable for Catastrophic Harm
Oilfield accidents are rarely simple. They are often the result of a complex chain of failures, involving multiple parties and a flagrant disregard for established safety protocols. Proving liability requires a deep understanding of industry operations and federal regulations, such as those from OSHA.
Our firm has the expertise to handle the most severe and complex oilfield injury claims, including those resulting from:
- Well Blowouts and Explosions: Cataclysmic events often caused by failures in pressure control equipment or drilling procedures
- Fires and Chemical Spills: Resulting in horrific burn injuries and toxic exposure from flammable materials or hazardous chemicals
- Equipment Failure: Accidents caused by defective or poorly maintained machinery, derricks, pipelines, and vehicles
- Falls from Heights: Serious injuries or fatalities from falls from derricks, platforms, and other elevated structures
- Struck-By/Crushed-By Accidents: Workers being hit by falling objects, heavy equipment, or caught in machinery
The injuries sustained in these incidents are often life-changing, including traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, spinal cord damage leading to paralysis, amputations, and complex fractures.
Navigating Complex Claims to Maximize Your Recovery
The aftermath of an oilfield accident is a confusing and intimidating time. While an employer may be responsible for workers’ compensation benefits, these benefits are often insufficient to cover the true, lifelong cost of a catastrophic injury. Critically, there may be other parties whose negligence contributed to the accident. These “third-party” claims can be brought against negligent contractors, manufacturers of faulty equipment, or other companies on the job site.
Pursuing all available avenues for recovery is essential. We fight relentlessly to secure the maximum possible compensation for our clients, including:
- All Past and Future Medical Expenses: Including emergency care, surgeries, rehabilitation, and necessary long-term medical treatment
- Full Lost Wages and Loss of Earning Capacity: To account for the income lost and the permanent impact on your ability to provide for your family
- Compensation for Pain, Suffering, and Mental Anguish: For the immense physical and emotional trauma you have been forced to endure
- Punitive Damages: In cases of gross negligence, to punish the wrongdoing company and deter future safety violations
The Sartin Law Firm Advantage: Strength to Challenge the Giants
Taking on a powerful company in the energy industry requires a law firm with the resources, experience, and courage to match them. These corporations have teams of lawyers dedicated to minimizing their liability. We level the playing field.
- Deep Industry Insight: We understand the complex operations and safety standards of the oilfield. We know where to look for evidence of negligence and how to expose safety shortcuts.
- Elite Expert Teams: We work with top-tier industry experts, engineers, and safety professionals to meticulously investigate the cause of an accident and build an irrefutable case.
- Unmatched Trial Readiness: We are proven trial lawyers who prepare every case for a courtroom battle. Our reputation for aggressive and successful litigation often forces powerful opponents to offer the substantial settlements our clients deserve.
- Financial Fortitude: We have the resources to fund these complex, expensive cases from start to finish, ensuring our clients have the same high-caliber representation as the corporations they are up against.
Protect Your Rights. Secure Your Future
After an oilfield accident, the company and its insurance adjusters will act immediately to protect their own interests. They may pressure you to give a recorded statement or sign documents before you understand your full rights. Do not speak to them or sign anything without consulting an experienced oilfield accident attorney.
The law limits the time you have to file a claim. It is critical to act now to preserve evidence and protect your right to compensation. Contact Sartin Law Firm today for a free and completely confidential case evaluation. We will explain your rights and how we can help. We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. Call us now and let us be your powerful voice for justice.
Immediately following your injury, your employer and its insurance adjusters are going to do whatever they can do to prevent you from recovering damages from them in a personal injury lawsuit. One of the main ways they’ll try to do this is by trying to convince you that you have to provide a written or recorded statement about how the accident happened. It is vital to the success of your case that you do not provide any statement without consulting an experienced oil field accident attorney first because it will certainly be used against you to limit your rights and prevent you from recovering compensation for your injuries.
Oil rig workers can be seriously injured in many ways while on the job. If you or a loved one were recently injured, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. At Sartin Law Firm, we have experience with many different types of oilfield accident cases. If you are injured on an oil field in Louisiana or Texas, it’s important to find a knowledgeable oil field accident attorney.
At Sartin Law Firm, our experience has won many cases involving a broad range of oil industry accidents. In addition to our extensive legal experience, we also have the resources and skills to handle both large and difficult cases against oil, gas, and other energy companies. Call us today for a free initial consultation for your important legal matters.
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