There are few jobs that are as dangerous as those on construction sites and oil fields. The conditions present, with increased pressure to meet strict deadlines with overtime shifts, often result in accidents that leave workers with tragic, and sometimes fatal, injuries. Workers' compensation insurance may not be enough to fully compensate these losses and it is often possible and advisable to bring personal injury claims against third parties to assure the workers' losses are fully compensated.
At the Law Offices of Howard J. Meyer, Jr., we handle injuries and wrongful death claims that have resulted from construction and oil field accidents. We have more than 25 years of experience in personal injury law, and we remain dedicated to making sure that your interests, and those of your loved ones, are fully protected.
Construction and Oil Field Accidents
The system of workers' compensation generally limits the ability to bring lawsuits against employers in cases of oil field and construction accidents. That does mean not, however, that you are always limited to receiving workers' comp benefits. Third parties, including subcontractors, engineers, vendors and manufacturers of equipment, may all be liable if they were at fault for accidents that resulted in serious or fatal injuries.
Common accidents on construction sites and oil fields include:
- Falls from roofs, scaffolding, rigs and other structures
- Equipment failures and defective products
- Crane and heavy equipment related accidents
- Explosions and fires
- Exposure to dangerous and hazardous chemicals and fumes
- Electrocution and burn injuries
- Rig collapses
- Well blowouts
- Welding and compressed gas accidents
- Accidents due to OSHA violations
At the Law Offices of Howard J. Meyer, Jr., we will thoroughly investigate your accident to determine how it was caused and who may be liable for your injuries. We will pursue compensation from every party who is responsible.
Get the Legal Help You Deserve From An Experienced Attorney
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a construction or oil field accident in Alaska, contact us at the Law Offices of Howard J. Meyer, Jr. to talk with an experienced lawyer. Schedule a free initial consultation and discuss your claim with us at no charge. Call our office to make an appointment at (907) 276-5153 and get started with your representation. We serve clients throughout Alaska , including Anchorage , Fairbanks , the Kenai Peninsula, Mat-Su Valley , and Southeast, along with Bush and other remote Alaska communities.
