Gas Field Accidents

Our nation's economy depends on a relatively small number of individuals who are willing to risk injury to life and limb in the gas fields scattered across the country. When accidents cost those workers their livelihood and result in major pain and suffering, they deserve generous compensation. Unfortunately, the victims of gas field accidents are frequently uncompensated or offered settlements that simply aren't enough. If your family has been threatened by the impact of a West Virginia gas drilling accident, you should seek the help of a West Virginia gas drilling attorney who can represent your claim and take on the burden of recovering damages.

Types of Gas Field Accidents

Injuries on the gas field come in all varieties. Burn injuries are among the most common, usually the result of drill site fires raging out of control. Explosions are another major source of burns, as well as carrying an extraordinary rate of fatality. Workers who are in the vicinity of a chemical spill are at risk for chemical burns and poisoning if they come in direct contact with the substance, as well as the hazard posed by toxic fumes being released. Many types of gas field accident will not only inflict toxic vapor & chemical exposure upon those who are at the scene of the accident, but they will also frequently spread into the surrounding environment in the atmosphere or through groundwater contamination. Local residents in the area may suffer from the accident as well.

At Hartley Law Group, we are committed to protecting the rights of the injured. We have spent over 30 years defending people who have suffered injuries similar to yours, and are well-versed in complex gas field laws. A gas field accident will not only cause significant pain and suffering to the victim, but also to the victim's family members, who are forced to experience worry and distress over the safety of their loved one. When you trust your case to us, you can feel secure that we will aggressively seek the compensation you deserve.