North Dakota Oil Derrick Falls

Holding negligent parties accountable for accidents resulting in injuries

Oil and gas extraction is considered one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and oil workers are at the highest risk of becoming injured while on the job. North Dakota is home to the Bakken oil fields, an oil site where the number of injuries and deaths have garnered national attention. Every day, oil and gas crews are exposed to highly toxic and flammable gas while working on oil derricks. These tall structures are placed over oil well holes and have moveable parts that hoist and lower pipes in and out of the wells. There are many potential risks with oil derricks, including falls that may result in serious injuries and fatalities.

No injury case is too complex or complicated for Larson Law to handle. Our skilled North Dakota oil field injury attorneys have thorough knowledge of industry laws and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations. We use this knowledge to hold negligent parties accountable for accidents they cause.

What causes oil derrick falls?

On a slick deck, it’s easy to lose your footing, resulting in a slip and fall. These incidents may also cause a worker to fall off the oil derrick. Accidents occur both on and off the ground, and depending on the height of the oil derrick, a slip and fall accident can result in catastrophic injuries or even death. Typical causes of oil derrick falls include:

• Machinery or equipment hits a worker, and they fall off the derrick
• Bad weather conditions cause workers to slip and fall on the deck or off the platform
• Workers don’t wear a safety harness or proper footwear and fall off platform
• Ground workers trip and fall over uncovered cables or equipment
• Poor lighting causes slip and fall accidents on the ground or on the platform

A dangerous oil derrick fall cannot only leave you in extreme physical pain, but you and your family may also face expensive medical bills and lost income because of your inability to work. Rely on our experienced North Dakota oil derrick injury attorneys to aggressively fight the legal battle on your behalf so you can concentrate on your healing and recovery.

What are the most common oil derrick slip and fall injuries?

Oil derrick falls can result in serious injuries. In worst-case scenarios, workers are killed due to the negligent oil companies who fail to maintain safe working conditions. Slip and fall injuries can be as minor as a twisted ankle or as catastrophic as a broken spinal cord that leaves you paralyzed and unable to move. The most common injuries resulting in oil derrick falls include:

• Torn and damaged ligaments and tendons
• Broken bones, including hips and pelvis
• Back, neck and spine injuries
• Head and traumatic brain injuries
• Crush injuries resulting from falling inside machinery
• Loss of limb

You are legally entitled to fair legal representation and don’t have to suffer painful consequences of a slip and fall accident that wasn’t your fault. As trusted North Dakota oil field injury attorneys, you can rely on us to thoroughly investigate and research every detail of your personal injury case. We work tenaciously on your behalf to recover maximum compensation for your losses and injuries.

Types of Cases We Handle

Compassionate representation for victims of oil field related accidents, including:

• Hydraulic Fracturing
• Oil and Gas Explosions
• Oil Field Death
• Oil Rig Accidents
• Oil Rig Blowouts
• Oil Rig Explosions
• Pipeline Injuries

Take immediate legal action by calling an experienced North Dakota attorney

At Larson Law, our legal team represents your oil derrick injury case with integrity and professionalism. For more than 45 years, we have served our local community and are committed to giving our clients the personalized attention they deserve. From our office in Minot, we are proud to represent clients throughout Ward, Williams, McKenzie, Pierce and Mountrail Counties. To set up a free case consultation, call 701-638-3060 or complete our contact form today.