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The Houston oilfield injury lawyers at Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers understand how frustrating it is when insurers do not pay you fair compensation. Our legal team knows the area well, including the hundreds of oilfields, basins, and plays throughout the state.

We know that oilfield injuries are life-changing. You may be suffering from traumatic injuries, worrying about whether you can get back to work, or suffering the loss of a loved one’s life. Our firm is ready to hold the liable parties accountable for your medical bills, lost wages, and anguish.

Get Legal Help at No Cost

If you are struggling to get the money you need after an accident, our Houston offshore injury lawyers can help. Call Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers for a Free Case Evaluation at 713-665-1100 or message us online directly.

Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers Represents Injured Oilfield Workers

Our firm has handled oilfield injury cases for decades. This experience allows us to carefully investigate oilfield accidents, identify liable parties, and aggressively pursue compensation on behalf of our clients.

Cases that we represent at Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers include:

  • Transportation accidents
  • Equipment accidents
  • Explosions
  • Fires
  • Well blowouts
  • Hazardous material exposure
  • Poisoning
  • Fracking accidents
  • Slip and falls
  • Other oilfield-related accidents

If there is evidence of a worksite hazard or negligence, you can count on our legal team to effectively present this aspect of your case. Proving negligence and liability can lead to the money you need to pay for losses that you did not cause.

You Deserve to Know Your Rights

Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers does not charge prospective clients to learn about their legal rights. Call us today for a Free Case Evaluation at 713-665-1100. If you hire us, our Houston oilfield injury lawyers will not ask for any form of advance attorneys’ fees.

Negligence Is a Common Cause of Oilfield Accidents

Due to the nature of oil production, hazards can lead to devastating oilfield accidents. Employees work in tight places, using heavy machinery, equipment, and chemicals. Operators must follow specific rules to keep everyone on the job safe.

Otherwise, they could be responsible for negligently causing your accident injuries. Examples of negligence our Houston oilfield injury lawyers have uncovered in past cases include:

Equipment Failure. Oilfields support oil refinement and production. Every operational aspect must go through routine maintenance to protect workers. Oil companies are notorious for safety issues that place profit over hard workers.

Structural Failure. Workers risk injury by working near structural dangers when pipes are loose or have cracks from which chemicals can leak, such as falling beams, faulty stairs, and railings.

Inadequate Training. Workers who can detect problems while working with machines, equipment, and chemicals can prevent severe accidents. Safety training is vital, given the risk associated with the job.

Industry Standard Failures. Oil companies must meet safety standards, such as Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance. Oilfield owners should regularly upgrade facilities that do not meet them.

Lack of Signage and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Oilfields should post the required safety signs in high-visibility areas. They must also provide you with PPE as an additional barrier between you and your work.

Hold Liable Parties Accountable for Your Losses

It takes many professionals to operate an oilfield safely and correctly. Without the proper resources, employers face liability for injuries at their worksites. There may be more than one individual or source responsible.

Our Houston oilfield injury lawyers will hold all liable parties accountable, including:

  • Employers
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Insurance companies
  • Landowners
  • Negligent individuals
  • Third-party contractors
  • Transportation companies
  • Other liable parties

You cannot face retaliation or bullying for pursuing your legal options. If this happens at any point in your case, Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers will document instances of harassment and take legal action.

You Have Legal Options After an Oilfield Accident

Recovering compensation for work-related injuries is somewhat limited compared to personal injury matters. At first glance, workers’ compensation may seem like the only option. However, you may have a third-party or non-subscriber claim as well.

Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers will help you explore your legal options, including:

Workers’ Compensation Negotiations

Texas requires employers to subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation protects employers from lawsuits and provides medical care and income to injured employees.

If your employer has workers’ compensation, you should file a claim soon after your accident. Workers’ comp allows you to recover compensation regardless of fault.

Workers’ compensation typically pays for:

  • Accident-related medical bills
  • Lost wages for missed time
  • Disability if you cannot return

It also provides a certain level of recovery for oil field injuries. The Houston oilfield injury lawyers at Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers can help if your recovery claim is denied or called into question.

While this compensation system is helpful for injured employees, it may not pay enough to cover all accident-related losses. You generally cannot sue when your employer has workers’ compensation insurance, with a few exceptions

Non-Subscriber and Third-Party Claims

Non-subscriber and third-party claims allow you to obtain additional compensation. However, very few cases lead to personal injury lawsuits since most employers carry workers’ compensation. However, there are exceptions to this rule.

You might have a third-party or non-subscriber claim if:

  • No workers’ compensation policy available
  • You are an independent contractor
  • Someone outside of your company caused the accident
  • The accident involved gross negligence

If you hire Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers, we will exhaust every avenue to resolve your matter and recover an award you deserve under the law. Regardless of the strategy, you will have peace of mind knowing that you gave yourself every fighting chance to recover physically, financially, and emotionally.

Oilfield Injuries Are Life-Changing to Suffer

Oilfield workers know how dangerous job sites are, but that should never impact your ability to pursue a negligent party for injuries they caused while you were at work. Hire our team to seek civil justice on your behalf.

Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers has won compensation for oilfield workers to pay for:

  • Burn injuries
  • Broken or crushed bones
  • Electrocutions
  • Injuries caused by flying debris
  • Loss of vision or hearing
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Exposure to dangerous substances
  • Amputations
  • Paralysis
  • Concussions
  • Death

We will hold liable parties accountable for your losses to get the care and support you need. If insurers refuse to pay claims promptly or handle your situation unfairly, our Houston oilfield injury lawyers will not avoid suing them for bad faith or breach of contract on your behalf.

State and Federal Laws Protect Your Compensation Rights

When injured in an oilfield accident, you may be entitled to compensation through the workers’ compensation system or a personal injury lawsuit. These awards are meant to restore your life as much as possible before the accident.

Your personal and work-life might never be the same after an accident. However, getting the money you need now for the future can support your recovery efforts. Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers will stand dutifully by your side throughout the process.

Our Houston oilfield injury lawyers will demand every dollar you are owed, including:

  • Medical expenses
  • Future healthcare costs
  • Lost wages and benefits
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Disability
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Lost quality of life
  • Loss of consortium
  • Other financial awards

Texas allows the recovery of exemplary damages if you prove the at-fault party acted recklessly, intentionally, or maliciously. However, courts award them rarely. Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers will let you know if we think your case has a good chance of winning exemplary damages.

Why Choose Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers?

Deciding the right firm for you is complex. Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers has decades of experience handling complex and contentious personal injury and wrongful death claims that oilfield workers face.

Our Houston oilfield injury lawyers understand the importance of:

  • Conducting in-depth investigations
  • Valuing financial damages accurately
  • Working with experts to tell your side of the story
  • Aggressively negotiating fair settlements
  • Taking your case to trial if necessary

We have the resources, skills, and experience you need to go up against big oil companies and their insurers. Our firm has never hesitated to fight back. Regardless of their resources, we are not afraid to hold them fully accountable.

Contact Our Houston Oilfield Injury Lawyers for Help

Were you injured while working at an oilfield and struggling to get the compensation you need? If so, Heard Merman Accident & Injury Trial Lawyers is ready to help you get ahead. We will hold all liable parties accountable, big or small.

Learn more about your legal rights and options with a Free Case Evaluation by calling 713-665-1100 or messaging us via our secure contact form. We do not receive attorneys’ fees for our services until you win, and if you cannot travel to our office, we can visit on your terms in person or via videoconferencing.

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