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Burn Injury Overview

What Are Common Causes of Oilfield Burn Injuries?

  • Explosions and Fires: Oilfields are explosive due to flammable gasses and liquids. Explosions can occur due to equipment failure, improper handling of materials, or accidents during drilling and extraction processes. Once a fire starts, it can spread, causing injuries.
  • Chemical Exposure: Workers may come into contact with corrosive or reactive chemicals used in drilling and extraction operations. Chemical burns can damage the skin and tissue, causing severe pain, destruction, and disability.
  • Equipment Malfunctions: Heavy machinery and equipment are integral to oilfield operations. When equipment malfunctions or maintenance is lacking, thermal burns from hot surfaces or steam can result. 

What Are Different Types of Burn Injuries?

  • First-Degree Burns: A first-degree burn affects the skin's outer layer, causing redness and pain. These burns are less severe but still painful and require medical attention.
  • Second-Degree Burns: These more serious burns penetrate deeper into the skin, may cause blisters and severe pain, and can result in scarring and the need for skin grafts.
  • Third-Degree Burns: These are severe burns that destroy all layers of the skin and can damage underlying tissues. They often necessitate extensive medical intervention, including surgery.
  • Fourth-Degree Burns: Fourth-degree burns extend beyond the skin into muscles and bones. These burns are life-threatening and require immediate, intensive medical care.
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Treatment for Burn Injuries in Odessa, TX 

Treating burn injuries sustained in oilfield accidents involves a multipronged approach, focusing on immediate care, long-term treatment, and rehabilitation to manage both the physical and psychological impacts.

Legal Support for Burn Injury Victims 

Victims must seek experienced legal representation to handle the complexities of their cases and secure appropriate compensation. A burn injury attorney in Odessa, Texas, can help the injured party by collecting evidence of mismanagement, lack of safety precautions, and failure to inspect and update equipment. The lawyer can also review the case, answer the victim's and their family's questions, and explain their options. The injured party deserves to be paid for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If they can no longer work at the same job, they will receive their wages until retirement. If they are forced to take a lesser job than their previous position, the difference in salary is recoverable.  

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Why Choose the Medina Law Firm for Your Burn Injury Case in Odessa, TX?

If you were injured in an oilfield burn accident in Odessa, TX, the Medina Law Firm is ready to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Burn injuries in oilfield settings are often severe and life-altering, leading to extensive medical treatment, lost income, and long-term physical and emotional challenges. We understand the devastating impact these injuries can have and are committed to holding negligent employers, contractors, and other responsible parties accountable.

About Attorney Israel Medina:

  • Earned a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin
  • Attended Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Brings firsthand experience from working in various oil and gas jobs

Attorney Medina is dedicated to helping oilfield workers and their families navigate the aftermath of serious burn injuries. He takes a hands-on, client-focused approach and is eager to use his legal experience and industry knowledge to advocate for you. If you’ve suffered an oilfield burn injury, Attorney Medina is ready to listen, answer your questions, and help you pursue the recovery you deserve.

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Contact the Medina Law Firm for Your Burn Injury Case Today

Israel Medina is an experienced oilfield injury lawyer and litigator. He worked in the oilfields and knows the risks and tricks companies use to avoid paying the injured person their just due. If you suffer a burn injury, call the Medina Law Firm at (432) 698-3400 or fill out our convenient message form.

You can also visit our office at 2651 Kermit Highway, Odessa, Texas. We will schedule a free case review to review your case, answer your questions, and discuss your options moving forward. We work on a contingency basis, which means you pay us no fee until we win. 

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