Fracking has become synonymous with states such as Texas given the oil reserves found within the Gulf of Mexico in general; it is estimated that there are over 160,000 active oil wells in Texas alone, with hundreds of thousands more across the country. To this end, these sites are a cacophony of machines and toxic chemicals and workers who sometimes push the clock to meet daily targets. The idea here is to fracture rock formations beneath the surface to get to the black gold. This is usually a monumental operation that yields massive oil profits for those that are persistent and knowledgeable. The individuals that work on oil wells and fracking sites run the gamut, from supervisors, to equipment operators, to frac hands and pump operators; these individuals must work closely together in harmony to ensure no accidents occur and no-one is injured. Speaking of injuries, this industry has one of the highest rates of the same because of the loosely regulated nature of oil wells especially in states that are affectionately thought of as being “rogue”.

Therefore, it is not uncommon to see supervisors not providing workers with PPE or proper and comprehensive training on oil field conduct and emergency mitigation. Consequently, workers often find themselves facing things like high-pressure line bursts which release a toxic mix of silica and chemicals, or bearing the brunt of a heavy hose whipping through the air like a missile. Rigs crushing workers are catastrophic events, but they can and do happen due to communication breakdown between workers in an environment that has lax safety and communication protocols.

When these so-called accidents occur, the oilfield service giant may reflexively point the finger at other contractors or simply throw up their hands, offer a measly workers’ comp package and state that your injury was unfortunately tied into the inherent risk of the job. However, as the nation’s leading oil well fracking injury attorneys, we can unequivocally tell you that these injuries are not due to some act of God or a freak accident but due to the direct actions or lack thereof of individuals that were supposed to keep you safe – read on to find out how we can hold the oilfield service liable for your injury so you can secure the five and even six figure compensation amount you are owed so you can get back to living your life in a respectable manner.

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Are you looking for a best injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced, countrywide personal-injury attorneys at McCready Law have combined experience spanning over 90 years where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans from all corners of the country as well as from various socioeconomic backgrounds, helping them recover money damages after getting injured on account of the negligent actions of other individuals or large corporations.

To date, we have recovered over $260 million and counting for our clients, and our success is due to a number of factors such as personally handling all claims that come into the firm and not letting paralegals or inexperienced legal assistants work on them as seen in most law firms, our commitment in making sure that we put a capable and aggressive team for each claim made of physicians, investigators as well as industry-respected experts, as well as not being afraid to litigate claims in a court of law if we believe the client deserves maximum compensation based on your injuries or the actions of the defendant.

We also work with a team of well-renowned experts in the medical, investigative, forensic, and accounting fields in order to come up with a case replete with objective evidence, medical rationale for your injuries tying them to the accident and the defendant’s negligence as well as quantifying your injuries by way of compensable damages to ensure you get the compensation you truly deserve. We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we have nationwide reach thanks to our vast and trusted network of referral attorneys. Last but not least is the fact that we take on all cases on a contingency-fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf.

How Do Injuries Occur at Oil Fracking Sites and Who’s to Blame?

Here are some of the ways in which one can get injured at a fracking oil extraction site:

1. The pressure needed to pump fluid in fracking operations often exceed 10,000 PSI which means that high-pressure line failures due to a faulty connection, a swivel joint failure that should have been replaced may have the strength and force to crush a skull or lead to an amputation due to the flailing hose.
2. Sand is used copiously in fracking as a proppant, and the transfer as well as the handling of this compound without proper PPE such as respirators and dust collection systems may lead to a dangerous, progressive condition known as silicosis, a dangerous lung disease that may cause permanent disability and even premature death
3. Chemical burns may result due to the improper handling of chemical additives such as biocides, acids, surfactants and friction reducers which when splashed onto one’s skin and eyes may lead to severe third degree chemical burns and even permanent disfigurement and neurological damage.

Negligence to Blame for Oil Fracking Injuries

Negligence is at the heart of any workplace injury, and proving this is a matter of simply demonstrating that you were gainfully and legally employed by the oil fracking company and that they breached their duty of care towards you when they exposed you to these injurious conditions, something we can easily do owing to our extensive 25-year experience standing up to massive corporations and recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.

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If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injuries—crush injuries, burns, traumatic brain injury, or permanent lung damage—while working on a hydraulic fracturing site, McCready Law has your back — simply give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can speak with one of our experienced and attentive injury attorneys regardless of where you are in the country. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation and nothing to sign. Thank you for choosing McCready Law; we look forward to helping you get the justice and compensation you deserve.