After a motor vehicle accident, many victims ask whether they can handle the claim by themselves or if they should hire a lawyer. Although Texas law does not require hiring a personal injury lawyer, there are many practical reasons why you should. These reasons are magnified when you were injured in an 18-wheeler accident.
What are the Dangers of Working on Offshore Oil Rigs?
One of the most dangerous professions is working in the oil and gas field. Oil rig workers are some of the hardest-worked people in the United States. They are also some of the most at-risk for serious personal injuries or wrongful death in an oil and gas accident.
Car Crash Physics
Although advancements in motor vehicles have improved safety and undoubtedly prevented many injuries and deaths, our Texas car accident lawyers know that technology cannot get around the basic laws of physics.
How Does An On-The-Job Accident Case Work?
One of the most complicated types of personal injury accidents occurs on the job. This is for many reasons, some of which are unique to Texas, making handling these types of claims and lawsuits very complicated.
Why do Oil Rigs Explode?
Working in the oil and gas industry is particularly dangerous, especially for oil rig workers. This profession has many inherent dangers that could result in severe or fatal injuries, especially when an oil rig explodes or catches fire.
If I’ve Been Injured at Work, Do I Need to Hire an Attorney?
In this video, we talk about injuries that happen at work and why it is important to contact a lawyer to determine if, in addition to your workers’ compensation claim, you may also have a personal injury claim known as a 3rd party claim.
5 Steps to Take if You’ve been Hit by an 18-Wheeler or Big Commercial Vehicle
Unlike other motor vehicle collisions, individuals injured in 18-wheeler collisions involving a big rig or tractor-trailer need to take a very different approach to protect their rights to compensation. The first steps you take after a collision could be critical to protect your rights to compensation under the law.
Family: How Our Family Values Can Help Your Family After An Accident
We are some of the fiercest courtroom advocates out there, and we will zealously represent all victims who are seriously hurt in catastrophic accidents throughout Texas. However, our hardworking team is unique not just because of our legal prowess and tenacity but because of our family values that can help your family after an accident.
What to do if You’ve Been Injured in an Oil Rig Accident
Oil and gas are big business in Texas. We are the largest provider of oil in the United States and pride ourselves in doing our part to help our country rely less on foreign oil. While many Texas businesses and corporations do a great job fulfilling their need and keeping their oil rig workers safe, unfortunately, some choose to cut corners and put profits above worker safety. As a result, far too many innocent oil and gas workers could be seriously injured or wrongfully killed in oil rig accidents. Learn more in this video.
Injured in a Refinery or Chemical Plant Construction Accident?
If you or a loved one were seriously injured on a construction site of a refinery or chemical plant, or if a loved one was wrongfully killed, please call our experienced Texas construction accident lawyers at Jim Adler & Associates to learn more about your rights to compensation.