Working in the oil and gas industry can be dangerous. The Centers for Disease Control recorded 2,101 severe work-related injuries in the oil and gas sector in seven years (2012-2022). The figure represents 2.6% of all severe on-the-job injuries reported to OSHA in the period.
Each injury changes the victim’s life and may change the life of their entire family.
You can have assistance from a Houston oil field injury lawyer at Haun Mena.
Houston Oil Field Accident Attorneys
If you’re hurt while working in an oil field, you must advocate for yourself. Companies want to avoid accountability, even if it means you don’t get the compensation that you deserve.
Haun Mena is a team of Houston oil field accident attorneys who represent injured victims and their families. Our attorneys are experienced, and we’re determined to help injured victims and provide you with the representation you need to face the oil company and their teams of lawyers.
To learn more and get help from a Houston oil field accident attorney, contact us today.
Texas Consistently Leads the Nation in Oil and Gas Fatalities
Texas leads the nation in oil and gas activity. The state is the largest producer of crude oil, being responsible for 42.5% of national production and helping the United States rank first in the world for crude oil, at 14.7% of world production. Saudi Arabia is second, at 13.2%, and Russia third, at 12.7%.
While Texas is the leader in oil and gas activity, it is also the leader in industry fatalities. In 2019, there were 114 fatalities in the industry nationwide. Fifty of these fatalities occurred in Texas (43.8%). Similarly, 2018 saw 48 of 97 fatalities in the industry occur in Texas (49.5%).
The Texas Tribune reports that motor vehicle accidents and being struck by an object are the leading causes of industry fatalities. Too often, these injuries are preventable.
When victims are left struggling, legal representation may be the answer. At Haun Mena, we help victims and families receive the compensation they deserve.
Common Oilfield Accidents
- Falls – Including from the same level or an elevated surface.
- Falling objects – Equipment, machinery, tools, and supplies may strike a worker.
- Explosions, fire – Oil and gas are flammable. Electricity, sparks, and cigarettes may cause fire.
- Chemical exposure – A chemical may be hazardous due to its corrosive nature.
- Stuck-between accidents – This occurs when someone is pressed against a wall or between two objects.
- Car accidents – Motor vehicles are used in the industry, and collisions may occur.
- Equipment accidents – Heavy equipment can strike a person, causing serious injury.
Oil Field Accident Attorneys Houston
We are a Houston oil field accident law firm and can:
- Start helping you with everything as soon as you hire us – even today
- Make sure the injury is properly reported
- Preserve evidence and talk to witnesses
- Determine if you have a workers’ compensation claim, personal injury claim, or both
- Take steps to build your case
- Evaluate the benefits you deserve and the value of your case
- Negotiate your compensation
- Pursue your case through hearings and trial
As your injury lawyers, we explain each step and what you need to know and always take time to answer your questions.
Workers’ compensation may not cover all your damages and losses!
The employer or their insurer may say they’re going to cover your losses through workers’ compensation. But did you know that workers’ compensation won’t cover all of your damages and losses?
Workers’ comp doesn’t pay pain and suffering, mental anguish, or punitive damages. Plus, it pays only a percentage of your income, with weekly maximums. That’s not enough when you’re injured or when you have family members grieving for your loved one.
Haun Mena explores all potential sources of compensation. We understand damages and losses, and we create a strategy for each case. We hold the employer and their insurance company accountable to pay you what you deserve.
Common Oilfield Injuries
- Amputation
- Loss of an eye, hearing damage
- Burns
- Paralysis, nerve damage, spine injuries
- Death
- Blunt force trauma – internal organ damage
- Crushing injuries – tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injury, concussion
- Repetitive trauma
- Puncture wounds
- Broken bones, sprains
Potential Causes of Accidents and Injuries
- Inadequate training on work equipment
- Personal protective equipment is not provided or used
- Missed safety meetings, which could impact safety culture
- Inability to communicate between workers
- Electrocution, exposure to electricity
- High pressure in wells, well blowouts
- Defective equipment, failing to maintain equipment, or tagging it out of service
- Failing to take extra precautions when a situation is unusual or temporary
- Continuing to work when there are warning signs of a problem
- Computational errors, failing to check work, carelessness
- Heat stroke and heat exhaustion, failing to account for weather dangers
Chose Our Experienced Houston Oilfield Injury Lawyers
When you choose Haun Mena, you start with a free case review. You’re choosing a team that believes you deserve top-notch legal service, whether your case is large or small. Expect us to listen and learn about your situation.
We invite you to see why our Houston oilfield injury lawyers are top-rated. We’re rated 10.0 by AVVO and part of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. We’re also a 10 Best Award winner for client satisfaction from the American Institute of Personal Injury AttorneysTM.
Most of all, we value getting results for our clients. From our offices in Houston, we handle cases in the area, region, and beyond and at any stage. Wherever you live or wherever your injury has occurred, we invite you to call us.
Get Legal Help Now
With millions collected for our clients, we get results that matter. If you or a family member has sustained an oilfield injury, contact our Houston lawyers. Haun Mena is currently taking new cases. Start with a free consultation. Call or message us now.
