Oil Field Truck Accident Attorney in Oklahoma City

Sometimes it is more dangerous for an oil field worker to be on the road than it is to be on an actual oil rig. After a long day of working at distant oil and natural gas wells, many oil field workers get behind the wheel of company trucks to haul oil field casings or to return to the company's shop.

As a result, many severe and tragic truck accidents have occurred due to tired drivers falling asleep behind the wheel. While there are strict regulations in place that are designed to prevent commercial drivers from driving after long shifts, there are some exemptions for oil field workers. Some employers go so far as to encourage workers to falsify driving logs.

The practice of horizontal drilling has led to an oil boom in Oklahoma, particularly in Alfalfa County and Woods County in northwest Oklahoma, which has led to employment growth. According to Oklahoma Corporation Commission records, more than 2,600 natural gas and oil wells have been completed.

While the oil industry has led to job creation, employers have the responsibility to ensure the safety of their workers, regardless of demands or deadlines. Our law firm is not afraid to stand up to oil companies to protect your rights as victims. Additionally, we wish to make our roads safer by preventing fatigued oil field workers from driving on our shared roads.