Understanding Workers’ Rights After an Oilfield Worker Injury in Texas | Free Case Review

The oilfields of Central Texas are a vital part of our economy. When hazardous job sites lead to worker injuries, accident victims deserve accountability and fair compensation. Unfortunately, without the help of a skilled lawyer, many victims never receive the justice they deserve.

The Texas work injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw are here to stand up to negligent employers. Our lawyers have been winning cases for victims like you for over three decades. To learn more about what we can do for you, take advantage of our free case review offer. Just contact us online or call us toll-free at 1-800-862-1260 to get started.

All workers have the right to safety on the job. When negligence creates a hazardous workplace that causes an oilfield worker injury in Texas, negligent parties can be held liable for lawsuits and insurance claims. Some common examples of negligence leading to liability for Texas oilfield accidents are:

• Failure to provide proper training
• Violating safety regulations
• Inadequate inspection and maintenance
• Ignoring known hazards
• Failure to post necessary signage
• Poor hiring practices

Negligence in all Texas injury cases is assigned proportionately based on negligence. That means multiple parties may share liability for one accident. You may even be partially liable for your own injury. As long as you are less than 51% liable, you can still pursue lawsuits and insurance claims, but your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Health insurance claims and workers’ compensation insurance are two common forms of oilfield injury compensation, but both have significant downsides. Some health insurance plans have high deductibles, and most limit your choice of physician. Workers’ compensation provides only partial wage replacement, and accepting workers’ comp prevents victims from pursuing lawsuits against negligent employers. Furthermore, Texas is the only state that does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, so some workers may not have the option at all.

Working with a Texas oilfield accident lawyer to sue liable parties for damages is the most effective way to secure the accident compensation you need. Damages allow victims to seek full restitution for their financial losses, including lost wages. Victims can also pursue damages for the emotional impact of their accident. Some forms of damages you may qualify for are:

• Reimbursement of medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Permanent disfigurement
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of benefits
• Mental anguish
• Punitive damages

Texas oilfield accident claims can pit injured workers against high-powered corporate legal teams. The assistance of an experienced attorney is essential for victims in need of positive results. Your lawyer will build you a strong case, maximizing your chances of success as well as the compensation you receive.

At Carabin Shaw, we have been fighting for workers’ rights after workplace injury accidents since 1992. Our attorneys can even help you outside the courtroom by negotiating insurance claims on your behalf, collecting evidence, handling your paperwork, and providing emotional support.

Since 1992, the lawyers at Carabin Shaw have been winning workplace injury cases for Texans like you. Just check out our law firm’s client reviews for evidence of our outstanding track record. We even offer a free consultation so you can get started right away, with no risk.

Better yet, thanks to our contingency-fee agreement, you pay nothing unless we win your case. Getting started is truly risk-free, so contact us online or call us toll-free at 1-800-862-1260, where our English- and Spanish-speaking staff is available 24/7 to set you up. Call Carabin Shaw today for the justice and compensation you deserve!

For more information:

• Texas Statutes 33
• Texas Statutes 406