What happens in the hours and days right after an accident can be even more important than the accident itself. The evidence that’s collected, or missed, during this time can have a major impact on both the legal case and the injured worker’s ability to recover financially and emotionally after an oilfield accident. If you…
Working on an oil rig is a challenging job. The physically demanding conditions and ever-present risks of the oil industry create an environment where accidents are all too common, sometimes resulting in devastating or fatal injuries. A report published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that quarrying, mining, and gas and oil…
Guards installed on oilfield machinery are designed to protect employees from injuries. If machinery has a part, process, or function that can cause harm, it must have a safety device or some other form of protective apparatus, like fall protection gear on scaffolding. Anytime a machine is being used, its guards and other safety devices…
You’re in the Eagle Ford Shale running a top drive system on a drilling rig when an essential component suddenly malfunctions and crushes your hand. The pain is unbearable, but the looming financial burden that accompanies it is even worse. Although workers’ compensation may cover some of your medical expenses, it does not provide ample…
