After sustaining injuries in an oilfield accident, most workers seek some form of compensation. The first step is filing a workers compensation claim that provides assistance to cover medical bills and a portion of lost wages. However, these benefits often...

Developing a solid personal injury claim or case can be difficult, especially if you were injured in an accident. Pursuing a lawsuit after an oilfield accident will require you to find a knowledgeable personal injury attorney. The right attorney will...

Workplace injuries are a common occurrence in environments where construction and mechanical equipment are frequently used. The risk becomes greater when the work site itself is a dangerous environment. Working in the oilfield is considered a dangerous occupation due to...

Often, when an employee is injured at the workplace, they go through the workers’ compensation claim process instead of suing for their lost wages and medical expenses.

It is common for people to locate work through a temp agency. These agencies find short-term work on projects or jobs that could lead to permanent employment. Temp work also provides workers the opportunity to experience various fields and companies...

When you suffer a work injury, it can be confusing to know where to turn or who even caused the injury. You may know you need to sue to recover damages from hospital bills, pain, and suffering, but who should...

If you received an injury while working on a construction job, you may be entitled to benefits such as worker’s compensation or payment of medical expenses. Worker’s compensation typically prohibits an employee from suing their employer. All the employee must...

Most truck drivers work long hours and often have to drive late at night. Fatigue and drowsiness can easily set in during a long, lonely drive on a dark road. Fatigue is a factor in nearly 56,000 crashes every year,...

Unfortunately for many industrial workers, explosions are all too common and despite all of the advancements in technology and safety procedures, their jobs remain perilous. Explosions can occur in many different workplace environments. Some people have no idea how likely...

Oilfield work is considered one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. However, oilfield shales have rapidly increased in many areas including Texas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and North Dakota. With the increase of these drilling sites, the number of oilfield...