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Navigating Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim for an Oilfield Injury in NM

The oil and gas industry is one of the most hazardous sectors, with workers facing a higher risk of injuries. According to a seven-year study by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), around 2.6% of all severe work-related injuries reported were in the oil and gas industry alone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the oil and...

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7 Common Oilfield Injuries

The oil and gas industry has one of the highest oilfield injury rates in the country and our oil field lawyers want to discuss the most common on-the-job oilfield injuries. The oil and gas industry in Texas and New Mexico has been a gift to the economy. It helps many residents earn money and secure a future for themselves and...

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What Are the Symptoms of Chemical Exposure in the Texas Oil Industry?

If you or a loved one works in the Texas oil industry, you may be concerned about the symptoms and effects of chemical exposure. If you suddenly find yourself sick or experience adverse effects attributed to your job, you may be wondering about your options for a chemical exposure lawsuit. These cases are often complicated and complex for several...

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Oil Field Accident Today & Yesterday Analysis & Breakdown

Oil field accidents pose a serious threat to the oil and gas industry workers. When an oil field worker is injured, the aftermath can devastate the worker and their family. Unfortunately, oil field accidents are relatively common in the United States, especially in southwestern states like New Mexico. Oil field operations can be physically and mentally demanding. Plus, the...

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5 Common Oilfield Accidents | Texas Oilfield Accident Attorney 

Oilfield workers play a vital role in the energy industry, working tirelessly to extract and transport oil and gas. However, working in the oil and gas industry can be dangerous, and oilfield workers are at risk of accidents and injuries. A slight wrong move can cause catastrophic injuries. If you’re the victim of an oilfield accident, please contact our...

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Types of Oilfield Hand Injuries in Texas

Oilfield workers labor in dangerous conditions to provide for their families and play an important role in boosting the U.S. economy. In fact, a steady supply of oil is critical to the American way of life. Unfortunately, oilfield injuries in Texas frequently leave workers injured and unable to earn an income.  When oilfield workers are harmed by explosions or...

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Guide to Texas Oil Field Accidents

Texas oil field workers play a key role in the US economy, yet these workers put themselves at risk each day. Working in the oil industry is dangerous. In 2017, 69 oil and gas workers were killed on the job, and 44 of those deaths occurred in Texas. Oil and gas workers also suffered nearly 700 nonfatal injuries in...

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Finding an Oil Field Injury Lawyer in Odessa

Oil fields are dangerous places to work, and countless workers are injured each year. Sometimes, the injuries are relatively minor, and the worker can be back on the job in a week or two. Other oil field workers, however, suffer devastating burns, fractures, amputations, or traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries. They may never work again. At this moment...

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The Dangers of Trucking in an Oil Field

The oil and gas industry has brought in many well-paying jobs. However, these jobs come with a huge risk: sometimes serious injury or death. When you think about accidents in the oil and gas industry, you may think that most accidents occur on the oil rig itself. But actually, truck driving is the most dangerous job in the field....

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