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Houston Oil Field Injury Lawyer

The people of Houston have all kinds of jobs, and many work in the oil field industry. It’s no secret that this line of work is dangerous, with a wide range of accidents that can occur in the industry and at drill sites. When those accidents and injuries could have been prevented and were caused by someone’s negligence, you can take action.

Our Houston oil field injury lawyers are here to represent you through your personal injury claim against your negligent employer and / or another negligent parties on the jobsite. Oil field accidents can be devastating.

What Causes Oil Field Injuries in Houston?

When you work in the oil field, you are used to it being physically taxing and dangerous at times. Even though you follow the safety precautions set in place by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), other workers and your employer might ignore these regulations. This negligence could result in you getting into an oil field accident and suffering an injury.

There are plenty of different types of accidents that can happen in the energy industry. Here are some of the types of accidents that frequently cause oil field injuries in Houston:

  • Truck accidents
  • Explosions
  • Fires
  • Struck by objects
  • Stuck in or stuck between
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Gas poisoning
  • Electrocution
  • Poor training
  • Distractions
  • Fatigue

All of these situations on their own can be devastating, but when they are combined, they can cause even more severe injuries and damage to the workers in the oil field. For example, if there is an explosion, the force and heat of the explosion could cause injuries. If the explosion was caused by a toxic gas, then there could be further injuries from the gas and smoke inhalation for workers on the site.

Workers Can Suffer Mental Trauma in Addition to Physical Injury

Additionally, these accidents could cause emotional and psychological injuries, which increase the amount of harm that workers can sustain from one single oil field accident. Our Houston oil field injury attorney is here to help you recover when you’ve been involved in one of these accidents and gotten hurt.

What’s crucial in your case is that we determine who caused the accident that led to your injuries. That way, we can hold the responsible party accountable for what they have done to you. Let’s take a look at the different injuries you could suffer in an accident in the oil field.

Oil Field Injuries You Could Have Sustained in Texas

When you were involved in one of the situations listed above, you likely sustained injuries. Recovering from those injuries will be your main focus in the coming weeks, months, or even years, depending on their severity. That is why you could use the help of an oil field injury lawyer – so that we can focus on your legal claim while you concentrate on healing.

When you have an attorney on your side, they will use your medical records and the injuries you suffered as evidence to prove that a negligent party on the job site caused your accident and subsequent injuries. Here are some of the injuries that you may sustain and want to recover financially from:

  • Bruises
  • Cuts and lacerations, especially on the face
  • Burns
  • Crush injuries
  • Poisoning, especially gas
  • Smoke inhalation and other respiratory injuries
  • Electrocution
  • Broken bones, especially in the face
  • Soft tissue injuries, like sprains and strains
  • Concussions, especially repetitive concussions
  • Other traumatic brain injuries
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Amputation
  • Paralysis

These injuries range from mild to severe. Some of the injuries listed above could change the rest of your life and lead to lifelong medical costs. In some instances, you could be left unable to work in the oil and gas industry in the future. This could completely upend your life and saddle you with serious medical debt, leaving you struggling financially from missing wages and unable to pay your bills.

That is where having a Houston oil field injury lawyer on your side is crucial. We will look into what injuries you sustained and how much they cost you financially, both now and in the future. We also examine how you were emotionally affected by these injuries. From there, we will calculate what you are owed and fight to ensure you do not settle for less than you deserve in your oil field injury claim.

How an Oilfield Accident Attorney Can Help

An attorney with experience in oilfield accident cases will perform essential services, such as:

  • Gather critical evidence for your case
  • Calculate a settlement
  • Send a demand letter to the at-fault party or parties
  • Negotiate
  • File a lawsuit
  • Defend you in court

The expertise and benefit of having a legal representative can take the pressure off of you and your family. You can spend more of your time and energy focusing on your mental, emotional, and physical recovery. You deserve to hold those at fault accountable for their actions and we will fight for appropriate reparations for the losses you have suffered.

Demonstrating Negligence Is the Key to Securing Compensation

Police or accident reports, surveillance footage, medical reports, and witness testimony all play a part in developing a robust case. We can also consult with accident reconstructionists and other industry experts to provide a detailed technical perspective that will further back up the claim.

After establishing negligence, we will calculate a settlement and send a demand letter to the at-fault party or parties. It has been shown that legal representation greatly improves the chances of a case being settled favorably. Part of this is due to the level of legal expertise in oilfield accident cases like your own and knowing state laws, precedent cases, and how to prove negligence.

When choosing an oilfield accident lawyer, look for one with extensive experience handling similar cases and their success in getting their clients awarded a fair settlement or trial verdict. At The Mejia Law Firm, we have decades of experience handling personal injury cases and oilfield accident cases like yours.

Determining a Rightful Settlement for Oilfield Injury Cases

Injured oilfield workers have a right to receive a settlement for the full extent of damages caused by an accident. Calculating a settlement with the help of legal representation can ensure you are maximizing the potential amount you could be awarded. A favorable settlement amount will provide you relief from current expenses as well as take into account long-term consequences such as decreased earning potential, life-long medical costs, chronic pain, and ongoing emotional distress such as PTSD.

Your lawyer will help you calculate both economic and non-economic factors. Economic damages are directly associated with a financial cost. This includes any medical bills and expenses from appointments, treatments, physical therapy, medical devices, and hospital stays. Lost wages based on missed days of work are also important to calculate. Non-economic damages are not directly associated with a financial amount and can include factors like pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, lost earning potential, emotional distress, and chronic pain.

An oilfield accident attorney from The Mejia Law Firm can help you get started calculating your rightful settlement amount and gather proof to provide in the case such as bills and previous pay stubs. We might also bring in experts from the financial or medical fields who can consult on future costs associated with ongoing recovery and if there might be lost earning potential due to your condition. If you sustained catastrophic injuries that will have long-term consequences, it is vital to calculate the maximum rightful settlement to provide financial stability for you and your loved ones.

How Long Will It Take to Settle My Claim?

It is always better to file your claim as soon as possible since the sooner you file, the sooner your claim will be settled. In Texas, our statute of limitations provides two years for personal injury lawsuits with very few exceptions. Claims filed by injured oilfield workers can be settled in a few months or a few years, depending on various factors like the severity of the injuries, the willingness of insurance and at-fault parties to negotiate, the amount of oilfield workers who were injured in the same accident, and the availability of the court.

The severity of your injuries can influence the time it takes to settle. It is important to receive as much of your physical care and treatments needed for recovery as soon as possible since this is important medical billing proof to back up your claim. Often, oilfield workers are unable to make a full recovery by the time they need to file a claim, but that is where your attorney will help calculate and provide proof of future costs.

Working with an experienced legal team will help settle your claim sooner. They will be aware of potential legal hang-ups and negotiation delay tactics. Your lawyers also know ways to pressure the at-fault party to settle out of court.

Negotiating a Fair Settlement May Lead to Court

In an ideal case, the at-fault party will agree immediately to your requested damages and begin the settlement payout process. Most times, however, their insurance will choose to counter with a different settlement amount or reject the legitimacy of your claim altogether.

If they choose to counter, your legal representation will help you negotiate a favorable settlement amount that appeases both parties. If your claim is rejected, you can either come back with further evidence or choose to file a lawsuit. If you choose to file a lawsuit, the additional pressure of a civil suit might encourage the at-fault party to settle with you out of court, or it might just add to a significant timeline based on the court’s availability.

How Much Will It Cost to Hire a Lawyer?

Personal injury lawyers typically work on a contingency basis, which means you don’t have to pay until your case is settled. Attorney fees are then taken directly from the settlement payout, so no money ever comes out of your pocket. These fees are usually based on a percentage of the final payout, which you agree to when you first hire your attorney.

Settling quickly and out of court is always ideal, but if negotiations are slow, you might end up filing a lawsuit. Even if you decide to go to court, you do not have to worry about paying more since the fee is already established, no matter how long the case takes. At the Mejia Law Firm, we are dedicated to working for your rightful settlement after your injury and fighting to guarantee your future financial stability.

The Mejia Law Firm Will Represent You

After suffering an injury while working in the oil field, you might not know what options you have. When someone else’s negligence is to blame for what happened to you, and you weren’t at fault, you could take legal action. Our Houston oil field injury attorneys can guide you through the claims process so you fully understand your case.

The Mejia Law Firm understands how vulnerable these injuries could leave you feeling. That’s why we’re here to fully support you and ensure you’re comfortable every step of the way. Reach out to our office today so we can get started on your potential claim.

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