OILFIELD ACCIDENT

Permian Basin Oilfield Accident Attorney

Times are good for most oilfield workers in New Mexico and other oil-producing states. Increased American fossil fuel exports have turbocharged hiring in the drilling and extraction industries, with thousands more jobs putting thousands of more dollars into the pockets of tool pushers, drillers, derrickhands, motormen, lead-hands, and others. But every silver lining has a cloud; for oilfield workers, it is the daily risk of suffering a serious injury or dying in an oilfield accident.

In addition to these tragic workplace deaths, oilfield injuries are all too common, all too frequent, and all too catastrophic. During one recent five-year period, workers in gas fields suffered 18,000 amputations, broken bones, explosion injuries, burns, cuts, and other injuries.

Helping Injured New Mexico Oilfield Workers Get the Compensation They Deserve

The attorneys at AMGJ Law know how hard it can be for oilfield workers and their families when a catastrophic injury upends their lives. The inability to earn a living and support a family, debilitating or permanent injuries, mounting medical bills, and other expenses create a perfect storm of financial, physical, and emotional challenges. We have seen first-hand the struggles faced by injured workers and families left behind after a loved one perishes in an avoidable oilfield accident. With respect for hardworking oilfield employees and a passion for helping them through difficult times, we fight tenaciously to get them the compensation they need to recover and move forward.

Oilfield Workers Face the Risk of Catastrophic Injury or Death Every Day

The very nature of oil and gas extraction makes it a risky proposition for workers, even in the safest conditions. The hazards they face are unique, numerous, and likely to cause extreme injuries or death. These dangers include:

Transportation accidents
Insufficiently trained workers
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Explosions and chemical fires
Well blowouts
Exposure to and inhalation of sulfur hydroxide fumes
Fatigue due to lack of proper rest periods or long shift hours
Improperly maintained drills, exploration equipment, and machinery
Inadequate safeguards at drilling sites and refinery facilities
Falls
Lack of safety regulations or emergency protocols
Trench collapses
Oil field, pipeline, and refinery fires

Workers’ Compensation May Not Be Enough

When oilfield workers seek damages from their employer for on-the-job accidents and injuries, even those caused by the employer’s negligence or violation of safety rules, they are often – but not always – limited to the recovery of workers’ compensation benefits. But the sad reality for many oilfield workers is that getting these benefits is often a struggle, adding insult, frustration, and anxiety to their injuries. Like all insurance companies, the insurer providing workers’ compensation coverage to your employer wants to pay out as little as possible in claims. That means they may challenge your right to receive benefits. They might assert that you did not get injured on the job, that your injuries were pre-existing, that they aren’t as severe as you claim, or otherwise don’t warrant the amount of benefits you seek. Having an experienced oilfield injury lawyer who understands the nuances of the law is crucial to getting compensation aligned with your injuries.

AMGJ Injury Lawyers: Fighting for Injured New Mexico Oilfield Workers

If you’re a New Mexico oilfield worker who suffered severe injuries while on the job, or if you have lost a loved one in an oilfield accident, you may be struggling to make sense of what happened. You may not know what to do next or who to turn to for answers and help. You shouldn’t have to face these challenges alone. Our oilfield injury lawyers are steadfast allies for injured oil and gas workers and their families. We work tirelessly to get our clients the maximum compensation available for oilfield injuries or the death of a family member.