San Antonio Oil Field Injury Lawyer

Hilliard Law prioritizes compassion and tenacity, specializing in fighting for San Antonio oil field injury victims. We have three decades of experience and have secured multi-millions in settlements and verdicts for victims harmed by negligence.

Due to the dangerous environment and nature of the oil industry, oil rig and oil field employees increase the risk of injury and other serious losses if they experience a workplace accident. Texas, producing over 40% of the nation’s oil, provides over 300,000 jobs for hardworking Texas in 2022. Unfortunately, accidents in the line of work are prevalent, and there are a number of parties that may be held liable for the economic and non-economic damages you may incur due to accidents that occur onsite.

At Hilliard Law, we have been powerful advocates for oil field accident victims for over three decades and are on your side if you have suffered injuries due to negligence in the workplace. With our award-winning trial experience and commitment to protecting your best interests, we handle all aspects of your claim so you may focus on recovery.

How the San Antonio Oil Field Accident Lawyers at Hilliard Law Can Help You With Your Injury Claim

As an oil field accident victim, you may be overwhelmed with the physical, emotional, and financial burdens that you face after an accident onsite. Oil field accidents may cause catastrophic injuries, affecting your ability to work and impacting your livelihood. Hilliard Law understands the lasting effects of these types of accidents and works to understand the details of your claim and injuries so we may better advocate for you in the face of powerful employers or other parties.

The following are ways Hilliard Law can help you maximize your right to compensation and fight for the justice you deserve:

• We extensively investigate your accident for any details determining how the accident happened and who may be held liable for your injuries
• We gather valuable evidence that may be used to substantiate your claim and prove negligence caused your oil field injuries
• We interview witnesses, including coworkers, field experts, and other relevant parties
• We review your medical records to assess the extent of injuries and the financial repercussions of a treatment plan for recovery
• We calculate the complete monetary value of the losses you are owed
• We aggressively negotiate on your behalf with oil company insurance adjusters and other third parties that may attempt to lowball your compensation
• We prepare and litigate your case in court as seasoned, award-winning trial attorneys

At Hilliard Law, we have an award-winning, successful track record of success, fighting for oil field accident victims who have been injured due to workplace negligence. To avoid the oil company taking advantage of you during this challenging time, retain a skilled oil field injury attorney to provide you with an accurate valuation of the compensation you are owed and fight on your behalf so that you may get on the road to recovery.

Who May Be Held Responsible for San Antonio Oil Field Accidents?

Oil companies typically have workers’ compensation insurance in the case of accidents occurring in the workplace. This type of insurance may protect employers from legal repercussions of injuries and provides medical care as well as income to oil field accident victims. Unlike an injury claim, obtaining workers’ compensation is not based on fault, which means you may recover losses even if you were partially accountable for the circumstances of the accident.

In Texas, however, employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance, which means you may hold one or several parties accountable for the injuries you sustained due to negligence.

The parties that may be held responsible include the following:

Your Employer

Typically, your employer may be held liable for oil field injuries if they failed to uphold safety regulations and standards, provide secure equipment and training, and conduct routine inspections and maintenance.

Equipment or Part Manufacturer

Malfunctioning machines or parts may contribute to catastrophic injuries while on the job site, including burns, broken bones and fractures, and crush injuries. The manufacturing company that provided equipment may be held accountable for the design and production of defective parts or machines.

Third-Party Providers

Other parties may also hold responsibility for oil field injuries, such as those responsible for regular inspections, repairs, or providing safe working conditions, as well as negligent drivers of company vehicles on the job site.

In instances where your employer does not provide workers’ compensation for injuries incurred in the workplace, you may pursue a legal claim against them. With the help of the skilled oil field accident lawyers at Hilliard Law, we may hold them financially accountable by determining negligence through a comprehensive investigation into your claim and obtaining the necessary evidence to build a robust case.

Call us at (361) 882-1612 or fill out our contact form.