Were you injured while you were working on a drilling rig? If so, you may have questions about the type of claim that you could pursue. If you were injured on the job, you could have the right to apply for workers compensation and to receive workers comp benefits.

Working on a drilling rig is among the most dangerous jobs in the industry. Employees work long hours and have to deal with heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and high-risk environments during their shifts. When an incident happens on the job, catastrophic injuries may occur. Injured workers could have the right to apply for workers compensation benefits. Without a doubt, workers comp claims can be complicated, so legal guidance is recommended.

For more information about your right to apply for workers compensation benefits after a drilling rig accident, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our team is fully committed to helping injured workers and their loved ones recover the benefits that they are owed after a work accident.

The Downtown L.A. Law Group has decades of experience and is ready to guide you every step of the way. Contact our team today.

The Injuries that May Occur

Drilling rigs consist of high-pressure systems, powerful equipment, rotating machinery, and, most common of all, slippery surfaces. Drilling rigs are high-risk work environments even for the most experienced workers.

Some of the most common injuries that may occur on drilling rigs could include the following:

• Head injuries, including concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries

• Neck injuries, back injuries, and spinal cord injuries

• Crushing injuries, severed limbs, and impalement injuries

• Broken bones and dislocations

• Injuries due to chemical exposure, including respiratory harm

• And more

Can I File a Workers Compensation Claim?

Yes, if you were injured on the job, you could have the right to apply for workers compensation benefits. In general, injured workers, including apprentices, can be eligible to apply for workers comp benefits. Although every situation is different, some of the workers compensation benefits that could be available for recovery could include the following:

• Full medical pay (coverage for all medical costs incurred)

• Lost income (partial wages)

• Disability payment

• Rehabilitation costs

• Retraining costs

• And more

How Long Do I have to File a Workers Comp Claim?

In general, workers compensation claims in California are subject to a one-year statute of limitations. This means that injured workers and their families will need to file their workers compensation claims within just one year from the date of the incident. In general, injuries resulting from drill rig incidents should be reported in under 30 days. Although the incident must be reported to the employer within 30 days, injured workers have up to 1 year to file their workers compensation claims with the state.