OIL FIELD INJURY ATTORNEY IN FORT BEND COUNTY
REPRESENTING HARDWORKING OIL INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES
Oil fields are inherently dangerous places to work. There is dangerous machinery, the risk of explosions, regular exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes, as well as fires and large amounts of electricity. The list of oilfield dangers goes on and on, as does the list of potential injuries and accidents oil industry workers deal with regularly. Oilfield and refinery accidents are quite common.
If you have been seriously injured in an oil field explosion or you have lost a loved one as a result of an oil refinery accident, the oil field injury lawyer the Law Office of Shane McClelland, PLLC can help you and your family to hold those at fault accountable.
Types of Oil Field Accidents
Although the oil industry has advanced their drilling technologies over the years, oil drilling rigs and offshore oil platforms are dangerous places to work.
Oilfield workers can be injured due to:
- Unsafe conditions
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Improper training
- Falls from great heights
- Crushing accidents
- Explosions
- Electrocution
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
When you call attorney Shane McClelland, he can promptly investigate your accident and begin the evidence discovery process. Our firm takes the time to interview workers or bystanders, consult with industry experts, and identify the negligent parties. Our Fort Bend County oil field injury attorney can also assist if your loved one was killed in an oil field accident and you wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Oil Drilling Rig Accidents & Liability
Dangerous drilling and pipeline work have become a way of life in Texas. When these jobs result in injury to you or the death of a loved one, you need an experienced oil rig accident attorney in Fort Bend County who understands product liability and premises liability issues as well as the different sources of compensation that may be available for your claim. Depending on the job site and location, several different companies and/or parties can be held liable for the incident. Identifying the responsible parties and holding them accountable is the key to collecting the maximum compensation for your injuries.
Give us a call at 713-987-7107 to get started on your case today.
