Working on a drilling rig is, undeniably, a dangerous job. A drilling rig injury can change your life and the life of your entire family in just seconds. Workers have to deal with extreme weather, high-pressure systems, heavy equipment, and hazardous chemicals every day. Even experienced workers are at risk of suffering serious injuries.

If you or a loved one suffered any harm while working on a drilling rig, it is important that you understand your right to pursue a claim. You could have the right to file a personal injury claim or even a wrongful death claim. You may be eligible to apply for workers compensation benefits.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the legal options available to you and your family, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible. Our team has decades of experience and is fully committed to helping you and your family get justice. If you are ready to discuss your right to sue with our team, contact us today.

Common Causes of Drilling Rig Incidents

Drilling rig incidents can happen for a number of reasons, including defective equipment, unsafe working conditions, and human error. Examples of common causes include the following:

• Explosions and fires

• Equipment failure

• Slip and falls

• Trip and falls

• Falling objects

• Lack of training

• Fatigue from long shifts

• Improper maintenance

• Chemical exposure

Since many drilling operations operate 24/7, the risk of incidents caused by exhaustion increases.

Examples of Drilling Rig Injuries

Some of the most common examples of drill rig injuries can include the following:

• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries

• Neck injuries and back injuries

• Spinal cord injuries

• Burn injuries

• Broken bones

• Dislocations

• Crushing injuries

• Psychological harm, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic, etc.

Can I File a Lawsuit?

Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that occurred, you could have the right to file different types of claims, which may include a workers compensation claim, personal injury claim or wrongful death claim, or third-party liability claims (including defective product claims. Ultimately, the type of claim that you pursue will be based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that occurred.

What Compensation Can I Recover?

No matter the specific claim that you pursue, you could be eligible to recover compensation. Some of the different categories of compensation available for recovery could included the following:

• Medical expenses

• Lost income

• Pain and suffering

• Wrongful death benefits (including loss of consortium and funeral/burial costs)

• Workers compensation benefits (including medial pay, disability pay, and more)

• Punitive damages

• Legal expenses

Here at our law firm, our firm is fully committed to helping you and your family recover the maximum payout available for your claim. No matter the type of claim that you are pursuing, you can trust that our team is ready to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to secure the recovery that you are owed.

If you have questions about the possible value of your claim and what you could be awarded if your claim is successful, contact our team today.