Working at an oil refinery can have its challenges, but it is an incredibly rewarding vocation with top salaries for the best performers. This is because of the fact that the world economy runs on oil, and with that, comes massive profits. Oil refineries number in their hundreds across the country, and they employ thousands of technicians and engineers who often have to work in high temperature zones filled with toxic gases and solvents, all under incredible pressure where the smallest malfunction could spark a literal Dante’s inferno, engulfing everything in its wake. To this end, oil refineries ought to ensure that workers follow OSHA procedures to the letter and that all employees are trained exhaustively on safety procedures, all the while being provided with PPE or personal protective equipment to ensure their overall health and safety.

The potential for injury is particularly manifold, from being burned to a crisp by a hydrocarbon explosion, chemical burn from a toxic chemical exposure, crushed by heavy machinery or even being asphyxiated by nitrogen in a confined space. While these injuries may seem like freak accidents, the reality is that over 90 percent of all injuries in any industry can be attributed to human action or lack thereof. To this end, you are owed a duty of care as a worker by your employer meant to keep you safe from any unreasonable work conditions that may cause you injury.

It is therefore legally opined that should you get injured while working at an oil refinery, chances are that your employer acted in a negligent manner so as to cause the same. These injuries are often the consequences of corporate decisions made in boardrooms far removed from your place of work with regard to cost-cutting measures in areas such as safety, staffing and critical maintenance, all done to satisfy their shareholders. To this end, if you get injured while working at an oil refinery, you may be able to recover substantial compensation from your employer – read on to find out how we, your oil refinery injury attorneys, can help facilitate this.

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Are you looking for an 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. If you got injured at an oil refinery in any way shape or form as a worker, please reach out to us NOW to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation.

Here are some of the ways in which one can get injured while working at an oil refinery

1. Lack of pipeline maintenance may lead to corrosion which may in turn release a cloud of volatile hydrocarbons which if comes into contact with an ignition source such as a hot surface, a spark from tools and even a running engine, may result in a large fireball explosion which can not only cause severe third degree burns but also blunt force trauma by being thrown across the area by the shock.
2. Hydrogen sulfide is a known byproduct of oil refinery, and this colorless gas can be deadly at concentrations above 100pm. In addition, at low levels, the olfactory system cannot sense it, making it possible to be in its vicinity for an extended amount of time before it is too late, and one is knocked unconscious. Without immediate rescue, death from respiratory failure follows shortly.
3. Hydrofluoric acid is usually used in the production of high-octane gasoline, and contact with one’s skin may cause tissue destruction and even fatal cardiac arrhythmias due to calcium depletion. Exposure to this acid may occur due to a faulty valve or improper worker training, both preventable concerns.

Refinery injuries are some of the most catastrophic, often justifying maximum compensation

1. a life care plan in the event of catastrophic burns which includes things like skin graft surgeries, pain management, oxygen tank provision, medical monitoring and so on, all of which can last a lifetime
2. loss of future earning capacity due to your permanent inability to work again in any capcity in any industry on account of your injuries
3. loss of consortium where your partner is left with a shell of a loved one and this impacts both your qualities of lives
4. punitive damages if the actions of the oil company are deemed egregious with regard to negligence, putting profits over the lives of its workers

Countrywide Injury Attorneys — Call Us Today!

If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic burns, toxic exposure, or fatal injuries in an explosion, fire, or release at an oil refinery, 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.