What Happens After an Oklahoma Oil Field Explosion?
Oil field explosions in Oklahoma, sadly, are not unheard of. Big oil companies run large oil fields and oftentimes the safety of their employees isn’t their first priority. Naturally, oil fields produce very volatile chemicals in liquid, solid, and gas form, which can cause huge explosions if ignited. The result of any Oklahoma oil field explosion may be extensive damage to the field itself, any property within range of the explosion, and catastrophic injury or death to anyone in the area when the explosion occurs.
Because oil companies may cut corners in order to boost productivity, it is not uncommon for employees to be forced to use outdated equipment or for the oil company to ignore equipment that may need to be replaced, refuse or fail to install new machinery, or require workers to cut corners to make deadlines. When this type of negligence occurs and an Oklahoma oil field explosion results, the oil company can be held legally responsible for all subsequent injury, wrongful deaths, and property damage.
Some injuries that a person can endure in an Oklahoma oil field explosion include:
- Blindness and/or loss of hearing;
- Broken bones;
- Loss of limbs;
- Nerve damage;
- Severe burns; and
- Spinal cord injury.
In some of the worst cases, a person’s injuries may be so extensive that they do not survive, which leaves the family of that individual grieving and heartbroken. In addition to the loss of a loved one or a serious injury where a person may survive, but is left with injuries that require several surgeries and medical treatment, the bills and expenses can skyrocket quickly.
If you have you been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in an oil field explosion in Oklahoma, it would be in your best interest to contact an experienced Oklahoma oil field explosion injury attorney like those at The Maples Law Firm. Our lawyers have the knowledge and the means to fully examine the details of your injury and build a strong case on your behalf. If negligence contributed to your injuries, we will fight to ensure that the responsible party is held liable for their actions. To learn more about how we can help you following an oil field explosion accident in Oklahoma, contact The Maples Law Firm at (405) 705-5050 for a free consultation.