Land-Based Oil Rig Hazards Present Workers With Real Possibility Of Injury

In North Dakota where there are plenty of jobs to be had, there are also plenty of accidents. Anyone who works on a land-based oil rig in North Dakota or anywhere else needs to be aware of their rights. It is not uncommon for safety to be overlooked in order to do faster work, but safety should never be ignored when it comes to this already dangerous profession. Workers have the right to work in a safe environment and employers must do their best to provide and maintain a relatively safe working environment.

Unfortunately it is not uncommon for workers to feel rushed, fatigued from long hours, or to not be properly trained. If you are injured while working on an oil rig contact an attorney who can help you to get the compensation that you deserve.

The new discovery of the oil fields in North Dakota have created many jobs and many opportunities for families. But tapping into these resources is a dangerous business. And while the opportunity for growth and development is a boon to the North Dakota economy and workers are coming from all over the country to the oil jobs, it is still important to see the downside. With an increase in oil and gas extraction comes an increase in the amount of injuries and deaths that occur as the result of accidents on land-based oil rigs. Many employers do not put enough focus on safety, instead pushing workers to be faster in extracting the oil and gas. These circumstances and the hazards of the job can lead to serious injuries or death. Explosions, falls, exposure to harmful substances, and fires, are among the hazards that workers are faced with. These situations can lead to burns, head injuries, broken bones, back injuries, transportation injuries, spinal cord or brain injuries and many other serious injuries.

It is important that these hazards are minimized by employers so that employees lives are not at risk. Everyone should know their rights, receive proper training and learn safety protocol, and be allowed to work at a safe pace.

Workers who are injured on the job can receive workers’ compensation benefits for their injuries, but oftentimes these do not cover the full extent of the injuries and the money that is needed to sustain a family. In situations where a defective piece of equipment contributed to the accident and injury, you may be able to file a third party lawsuit as well.

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney

The Zevan and Davidson Law Firm is a trial law firm with a track record of obtaining results in high-stakes catastrophic personal injury cases. If you have been injured in a oil rig accident, contact us today at (314) 588-7200 for a free and private consultation.