Drilling Rig and Platform Accident Lawyers
Every phase of Texas oil and gas operations, from exploration to rig down, represents dangerous work for everyone involved. If you or someone in your family was injured or killed in a Texas oil field or offshore platform accident, contact one of the experienced personal injury attorneys at Hagood, Neumann & Huckeba, L.L.P. Gene Hagood, William Neumann and John Huckeba are AV-rated* trial lawyers who have spent their entire lives in Texas Gulf Coast. Their familiarity with drilling rig accidents and their understanding of the different ways oil patch workers can get hurt can represent a significant advantage to the plaintiff in recovering compensation for oil field injuries suffered on the job. Injury accidents and fatal mishaps can occur in the following oil and gas operations:
Among the risks oil field workers face in their jobs are falls from heights, exposure to toxic gases and chemicals such as nitrogen or hydrogen sulfite, suffocation in confined spaces, crushing or pinning accidents, boom and mast collapses, frac tank accidents, motor vehicle accidents, unexpected releases of pressure from pipes and valves, craterings, blowouts, fires, and explosions. Most of these hazards also exist on offshore oil or gas platforms, with the additional risk of injury or death in helicopter or barge accidents while traveling to or from the rig in heavy weather. The consequences to the victim that result from these drilling rig accidents can range from multiple fractures, to disabling injuries traumatic brain injury, permanent spinal cord damage, or extensive burns. A recent refinery explosion in Texas City killed 15 employees in a single incident and injured hundreds more. Our familiarity with the risks of oil and gas work can work to your advantage in pursuing financial compensation for severe injuries or fatal accidents around drilling rigs. For a free consultation about your legal options, contact Hagood, Neumann & Huckeba, L.L.P. |
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