Oilfield & Construction Accidents

Workers’ compensation provides you with the opportunity to be reimbursed for medical and disability expenses incurred as a result of a job-related injury. That said, in some cases, an experienced attorney can determine whether negligence by third parties may also have put you or a loved one at risk for wrongful death or serious injury.

In these third-party personal injury cases, having a lawyer on your side who has a complete understanding of workplace safety can enable you and your family to recover additional damages.

Texas companies are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Companies that do not carry worker's compensation insurance are called “non-subscribers.” Non-subscribers forfeit some legal protections when they opt out of the workers’ compensation program. Company employees working for "non-subscribers" are not entitled to worker's compensation. In these cases, victims of oilfield accidents and construction site injuries count on the skilled legal team at Slack Davis Sanger to recommend the best approach to recovering damages from these tragic accidents.

Depending on the circumstances of the incident, you may be eligible to claim workers’ compensation, if your employer carries workers' compensation insurance. This minimal safeguard may entitle you to medical care and limited benefits for temporary disability, permanent disability, or vocational rehabilitation in the event of a workplace-related injury.

In some cases, other parties may be liable for your damages, including contractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers. In these instances, the representation of a legal team experienced in worker and equipment safety like Slack Davis Sanger can be crucial to properly evaluating your case and advising you on pursuing a claim.

Determining the responsible parties is the first step in determining how to move forward after an oilfield or construction site accident that resulted in injury or death. In addition to the worker and employer, the leaseholder on the job site may be held liable for damages. If defective equipment was responsible for your accident, a lawsuit can be filed against the manufacturer, supplier, and/or seller of that product. Since multiple contractors are often present on a well site, your case may involve pursuing a claim against a third-party contractor.

In the event of an oilfield or construction injury, a settlement may include compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, current and future lost earnings, physical impairments or disfigurements, or a loss of household services.

In the state of Texas, victims have two years from the date of the incident to file a claim in a personal injury case related to damages experienced as a result of a workplace accident. The statute of limitations may vary depending on the state in which you were working at the time of the incident. The skilled attorneys at Slack Davis Sanger have decades of experience working with injured parties to pursue these claims within mandated limits.

Slack Davis Sanger works on a contingency basis for oilfield or construction site cases. That means the firm charges no fees to our clients unless we make a successful recovery. We cover all the upfront costs of filing and litigating the lawsuit on behalf of our clients. If we obtain a recovery, Slack Davis Sanger is reimbursed for our expenses and takes a fee, which is a pre-determined percentage of the recovery that the client agrees to when the firm is hired. This fee covers office overhead, staff time, and attorney time. The fee and reimbursed expenses are deducted from the settlement or award. The amount of the contingent fee charged depends on the complexity and risk associated with your claim.

The legal team at Slack Davis Sanger has the experience and resources to advocate for victims of oilfield accidents that occurred on land or on offshore rigs. Since offshore accidents can involve overlapping jurisdictions and regulations, having an experienced legal team like the attorneys at Slack Davis Sanger fighting for your rights is critical in obtaining a favorable settlement.

The high price of crude oil, combined with new drilling technologies, has created unprecedented demand in the oil and gas industry in Texas and other states. In some cases, companies have sacrificed worker and equipment safety as they struggle to keep up with increased demand for these resources. Unfortunately, these conditions have resulted in more injuries and deaths at job sites. The team at Slack Davis Sanger has decades of experience in litigating these cases and seeking favorable outcomes for families that have been changed forever by an oilfield accident.

In most cases, the owner of the property and the general contractor share liability for construction site safety. In some cases, this responsibility also extends to subcontractors. The extent to which each party is responsible varies by the project. The outstanding team at Slack Davis Sanger can determine who is at fault in construction site accidents and help you seek just compensation.