Oil Field Injuries
The facts are irrefutable.
Oilfield work is dangerous.
Oil field work is high risk. Heavy machinery, flammable materials, long shifts, and remote job sites create serious danger. When safety rules are ignored, workers pay the price.
Like many industries, the oil business experiences ups and downs. Unfortunately, both situations create atmospheres conducive to accidents. When times are good, accidents occur because more people are working in hazardous areas. When times are lean, accidents occur because employers often skimp on necessary safety measures.
When schedules tighten and corners are cut, serious injuries can happen.
The Powell Law Firm has significant experience handling cases involving oilfield accidents and is relentless in pursuing an outcome that will make you whole. We understand drilling operations, frac sites, pipeline work, and rig environments.
We help injured oilfield workers pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and long term care needs.
The oil and gas industry remains one of the most dangerous industries in the country.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the oil and gas extraction industries reported 78 fatal occupational injuries in 2023 and 65 in 2024. Transportation incidents, equipment failures, falls, and explosions continue to be leading causes of death and serious injury.
The risk often increases when:
- Production ramps up during high-demand periods
- Workers are asked to work extended shifts
- New or temporary workers are brought onto the job
- Safety procedures are rushed or ignored
- Equipment maintenance is delayed
- Contractors are pressured to finish quickly
- Equipment is defective
When the focus shifts from safety to speed, workers can pay the price.
The Powell Law Firm Investigates
Safety Procedures and Training Records
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Logs
Contractor Agreements
Incident Reports
Scene Photos and Videos
Witness Statements
Company Records
Regulatory Standards
Many oil field cases involve multiple companies operating on the same site. Operators, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers may all share responsibility.
Oil Field Injury Cases Often Involve
Blowouts and explosions
The PLF 360 Level of Care
Serious oilfield injury cases often require detailed damages analysis.
At The Powell Law Firm, we work with:
- Economists to calculate lost wages and future earning capacity
- Medical providers to explain treatment and long term limitations
- Life care planners to project future medical needs and costs
A life care plan may include future surgeries, rehabilitation, medications, medical equipment, home modifications, and in-home assistance.
We also evaluate impairment, which addresses how the injury affects your ability to work, care for yourself, and perform normal daily activities.
This information is organized into detailed mediation presentations and PowerPoint summaries that clearly explain the scope of your damages.
Well-prepared damages presentations can support stronger settlement discussions by helping all parties understand the true impact of the injury.
Life Care Plans
Expert Damages
Trial vs Mediation
You focus on your recovery. We handle the legal fight.
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We move quickly to secure this evidence and prevent it from being altered or lost.
If you were injured by a company vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation beyond what a standard personal auto policy provides. We assess the full impact of your injuries and pursue every responsible party.
