Experienced Pipeline Injury Lawyers – Sico Law Group
As the United States looks to upgrade its energy infrastructure, one of the most efficient, cost-effective, and fastest transportation methods are often overlooked: pipelines. Millions of miles of pipeline throughout the country carry natural gas, oil, and other resources every day to where they are needed throughout our country.
Pipelines have become increasingly important in recent years as the number of miles of gas pipelines has nearly tripled since 1960, and the miles of oil pipelines has almost doubled since 2001. However, despite their importance, there is a problem with pipelines in the United States.
Companies need to be held accountable when pipelines fail and workers are injured. Too often, Oilfield and Pipeline companies spend little time or resources on safety, resulting in aging and leaking pipes and equipment. This neglect, sadly, can lead to accidents. We at the Sico Law Group are here to hold companies accountable when they fail to meet their safety obligations.
Types of Injuries Sustained in the Pipeline Industry
- Fatalities
- Paraplegic or quadriplegic injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Closed head trauma
- Loss of limbs
- Crushed limbs
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Most of the oil pipelines in the country run through Texas, as we are the state with the bulk of the nation’s oilfields. Unfortunately, data suggest pipeline failures will become more common if we do not invest massive resources into updating and maintaining millions of miles of pipeline built. In addition, pipeline accidents commonly occur in Texas, harming numerous workers, and destroying their lives yearly.
Countless workers in Texas will suffer life-changing injuries in the future. We must hold companies accountable for the harm they cause. At the Sico Law Group, our pipeline explosion lawyers believe we must stand up for injured workers and ensure they have the money they need. Our law firm has won millions of dollars for people injured in some of the worst workplace and industrial disasters in the nation’s history. If you have been injured, contact a Sico Law Group pipeline accident lawyer today to help you.
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Common Pipeline Accidents in Texas
- heavy equipment malfunction
- lack of training
- defective pipeline equipment from the manufacturer
- various OSHA violations
- failure to use safeguards properly
- Pipeline fires and explosions
What Should I Do If I am Injured in a Pipeline Accident?
You must call 911 immediately. This will ensure that you receive the best possible medical treatment. Once you are out of immediate danger, document your injuries and contact Sico Law Group’s pipeline accident attorneys to discuss your legal options. We will come to you at home, the hospital, or your bedside if necessary to begin to explain your rights.
Please do not speak to insurance companies or the pipeline company itself. Their representatives will seek to protect themselves and their profits without regard for your best interests. Instead, you should seek out experienced legal help from the Sico Law Group to ensure that you are fairly compensated for any damages or injuries you have suffered.
Pipeline workers need to be aware of the following details in the event of an accident: the name of the pipeline company, the safety personnel or company in charge of safety for the project, and any other third parties who may be present at the site. This information is essential to ensure a quick and effective response.
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How a Pipeline Accident Lawyer in Texas Can Help With Your Case
Without the help of a Texas personal injury attorney on your side after being injured in the pipeline industry, your employer, a responsible third party company, your employer’s insurance company, and the defense attorney may try to:
- Deny any responsibility for the accident and try to put the reason for the injury on you.
- Dismiss you as an employee at the soonest legal opportunity available to avoid any further potential legal issues and responsibility for your medical bills
- Force you to be treated by healthcare providers whom they choose to assist you with the injuries sustained on the job to get you back to work too soon
- Intentionally lose any evidence that proves your injury claim to be true
- Attempt to avoid compensating you and your family for the medical bills, mental anguish, and lost wages
When you have been unexpectedly injured in an oil industry-related accident, you may not know how to get the legal compensation you deserve for your injuries or damages. At the Sico Law Group, our experienced team of pipeline work accident lawyers will assist you by:
- Conducting a thorough investigation of our own into your accidental work injury to determine how it happened and who the responsible party is for the injury.
- Identifying the party or parties responsible for your injuries and the financial resources that may be available to you, including whether or not you may be entitled to pursue workers’ compensation or insurance for your personal injury claim. Also, we will find out whether there are outside liable parties who have insurance coverage to pay compensation to you for their negligence.
- Filing claims on your behalf, including claims with the employer and their insurance, or filing claims against any possible at-fault parties and their insurance.
- Negotiating for a settlement that provides you with fair and total compensation for your injuries.
- Preparing your case to go to trial so that if the other side refuses to offer a fair settlement, we can give you the best possible opportunity to secure the financial recovery you need and the justice you DESERVE.
Contact a Sico Law Group Experienced Pipeline Accident Attorney Today
The Sico Law Group offers all clients a free case review and initial consultation to discuss the details of the pipeline work-related injury and to answer any questions one may have about the legal processes of their case.
If you have been injured in a pipeline-related accident in Texas or elsewhere throughout the country, it is in your best interest to retain a firm with experience in the pipeline industry. The Sico Law Group has that experience and is prepared to fight on your behalf and represent you and your loved ones through tough times.