In the Western Slope region of Colorado, oil remains one of the largest and most influential industries. Major companies like ExxonMobil and Halliburton have operations in the Grand Junction and Aspen areas. While this industry supports the local economy, it also poses serious risks to workers, such as toxic exposure, rigging accidents, and other catastrophic incidents on oil fields.
If you or a loved one has been hurt on the job, a Grand Junction oil field injury lawyer from Veritas Injury Lawyers can help you pursue justice against powerful corporate defendants. Oil companies are among the toughest opponents in personal injury litigation, but our firm has the experience and resources to stand up for injured workers. We proudly serve communities across Western Colorado and Eastern Utah.
At Veritas Injury Lawyers, our talented personal injury attorneys have a wealth of legal experience. Attorney Gary Doehling spent 25 years in insurance defense and now uses his knowledge of the industry to protect accident victims. We are not afraid of going against the biggest oil companies in the industry and their insurance companies.
Third-Party Claims—Increased Compensation
Although workers’ compensation is technically in place to cover injured workers, it rarely compensates work-related injury victims sufficiently for all of their long-term costs, such as physical therapy and prescription medication. Generally, workers’ compensation prohibits injury victims from bringing lawsuits against their employers, but that does not mean further compensation is not available.
If another party other than your employer or co-workers—like the manufacturer of the equipment you use at your job, an equipment delivery person, or a subcontractor—was partially responsible for the accident that caused your injuries, you might be eligible to bring a third-party liability claim against that party.
Recently, our lawyers obtained a settlement worth more than $1 million for a client who suffered a severe head injury in an oil field accident. We know that workers’ compensation will most likely not adequately cover you for the damages you have endured, and we will fight to get you the compensation you need.
