Free presentation: Holding oil & gas companies responsible for workplace injuries
Although the law requires oil & gas companies to provide a reasonably safe workplace for their employees, that doesn’t always happen. When your employer’s – or a third party’s – negligence causes your injury, you may be able to pursue compensation beyond a workers’ comp claim.
Attorney Adrian O. Vega of Buckingham & Vega recently published a free SlideShare about what legal remedies are available to oil & gas workers injured at the workplace.
It’s quite common for there to be numerous companies and independent contractors on a single extraction site. Moreover, oil & gas companies have been known to place profits above worker safety.
Therefore, it is not unusual for employer or third-party negligence to be the cause of an oil & gas worker’s injury. When it is, that worker may bring a personal injury claim in addition to their workers’ comp claim.
A personal injury claim could mean additional compensation for you. Unlike a workers’ comp claim, a personal injury claim allows you to hold the company accountable for what happened to you.
That said, the oil & gas industry is powerful and will defend its interests vigorously. You need the right firm on your side to fight back.
Buckingham & Vega has a proven track record of successfully taking on the oil & gas industry for years, and we are standing by to help you.
For more information about the legal and practical issues involved in oil & gas injuries, please refer to this presentation that provides a detailed overview.
Contact us today at (505) 388-0066 for expert guidance and support. Let us protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.