In Texas, oil rig accidents are not uncommon. Whether it is a land-based drilling facility or an offshore drilling platform, oil rigs are some of the most dangerous job sites in the country. Safety regulations and procedures are in place to help prevent workplace accidents, but countless Texas workers are still injured in oil rig accidents each year.
Texas oil rig accidents take many forms. Some of the most common workplace accidents on oil rigs include:
• Explosions
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and other materials
• Oil well blowouts
• Falling pipes
• Gas leaks
• Falls from a height
Numerous different factors can contribute to Texas oil rig accidents, including:
• Lack of proper supervision
• Lack of proper training
• Inadequate safety procedures
• Worker negligence
• Defective equipment
• Equipment failure
• Fatigue
If you have been injured in a oil rig accident in Texas, you may be entitled to bring a personal injury lawsuit. A Texas workplace accident lawsuit can result in you being awarded a considerable amount of money to compensate you for your injuries, lost wages, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering and other damages.
To learn more about your legal rights and workplace accidents, contact Fears | Nachawati today. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898 to receive free legal assistance from a Texas workplace accident lawyer.
