Oilfield Injury Lawyers
Oilfield workers perform a vital but risky job, so it’s important that employers do everything they can to ensure the safety of their workers. If you or a loved one has been the victim of an injury due to a lack of maintenance or safety measures, the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara wants to help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Going head-to-head with oil companies for a fair settlement isn’t easy, but attorneys Abrar and Vergara are committed to protecting Texas families from manipulation and exploitation by the many oil companies headquartered in our state. For injuries big and small, they’ll fight profit-hungry corporations to compensate the workers harmed by negligent practices and to protect future oilfield workers from suffering the same fate. For afree consultationto discuss your case, contact the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara today.
Common Types of Oilfield Injuries
Working on an oilfield is a physically demanding job. Therefore, even when machinery and equipment are up to code, injury can occur in countless other ways. Due to the physical nature of the job, common injuries on an oilfield are:
- Brain injuriesdue to trauma
- Broken bones
- Backstrains and sprains
- Soft tissuelesions
Unfortunately, physical injuries to workers are more common when an employer fails to upkeep a site or provide reasonable accommodations. With the number of regulations in the oil industry, injury or death on a job site can be the result of systemic issues with adhering to safety codes as often as it is individual error.
If you or a loved one has been harmed due to improper lighting, lack of rest, a failure to provide protective gear, or any other top-down negligence, the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara will gather the evidence necessary to get you the settlement you deserve and the closure you need.
Job-Specific Risks
The job of an oilfield worker is unique in the necessity of operating heavy machinery, interacting with dangerous chemicals, and working long hours. While these aspects cannot be entirely avoided, foremen and other supervisors need to respect a high safety standard while overseeing work and should be held liable for not being cautious. Some of the major risks are:
- Explosions and fires
- Equipment failures
- Exposure to dangerous chemicals
In the situations listed above, damages and compensation can be expected to be much higher than in the case of individual injury. It is even possible to seek a joint settlement to cover the injuries of multiple workers.
Why File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Workers’ compensation may be offered by your employer for injuries that happen on the clock, but with such limited coverage and highly variable rates, there’s no assurance that you will be compensated entirely for your injuries. In order to receive not only the damages you are due for lost wages but also pain and suffering or punitive damages,a personal injury lawsuit is the only option. With teams of lawyers and tricky tactics, fighting to have company negligence recognized is a nearly impossible feat on your own, especially while recovering or helping a loved one recover from an injury.
Attorneys Arif Abrar and Linzui Vergara will examine your unique situation to establish who or what was at fault for your injuries and relentlessly go after the liable parties. Oil companies will attempt to settle for as little as possible or push you back into work, but with a lawyer at your side, you can build a strong front to fight unfair treatment and to secure both your physical and financial recovery.
Contact the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara
When evidence is at risk of disappearing, it’s important to act fast. Before the statute of limitations has run out, it’s crucial to have your own lawyer looking out for your best interests by reading the fine print on settlement agreements, handling communications with the other side, and examining your case from all angles. At the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara, our team dedicates itself wholeheartedly to its clients and takes no shortcuts in understanding you and your case.
With 100+ successful cases, our record speaks for itself. Whether your lawsuit ends in a settlement or in a courtroom, attorneys Abrar and Vergara are the team you want by your side. For the opportunity to speak directly with the lawyers at the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara, call or fill out the contact form below toschedule your free consultation today!
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