2020 February

NEWS PROVIDED BY Elite Lawyer Management Jan 30, 2020, 12:44 ET | PRNewWire.com WILLISTON, N.D., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A Williams County million jury verdict was filed today in favor of an oilfield worker maimed by a falling pipe in 2011. According to one of the attorneys, Sean Williams, it represents the largest single plaintiff verdict for an injured oil worker in North Dakota history. Justin Williams and Sean Williams are represented by Elite Lawyer Management. Facts: Robert Todd Simmons was a relief operator (someone who runs the rig when the operator is away) at a site owned by defendant Murex Petroleum on October 26, 2011 when called upon to help with the rig's elevators (they mechanically lift and lower long pipe pieces) – provided by defendant Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.. A 32 foot, 190 pound "joint" (piece of pipe) slipped through the elevator's grip and fell approximately 25 feet, striking Mr. Simmons. Mr. Simmons was airlifted to a medical center, bleeding profusely from the head injury, for a 6.5 hour facial reconstruction surgery and treatment for what was ultimately determined to be TBI, or a traumatic brain injury, causing lifelong cognitive and communication impairment. Following a bitterly contested three week trial, the plaintiff's legal team quarterbacked by noted petroleum industry injury attorney Justin Williams, author of the forthcoming The Dark Side of Big Oil (Sutton Hart 2020), the jury rendered a verdict in the amount of million, finding Cudd Pressure Control, Inc. 70% responsible and Murex Petroleum Corporation 15% at fault, the remainder of responsibility assigned to plaintiff Simmons' employer at 10%, and himself 5% for a total ,881,200 to compensate Mr. Simmons for defendants' negligence. Despite the weeks of testimony, the jury returned the record North Dakota petroleum industry injury verdict in less than one day. Media Contact: Elite Lawyer Management, Maggie Jessup, maggie@elitelawyermanagement.com Court: State of North Dakota, County of Williams - North West Judicial District Case: 53-2014-CV-00665 Robert Todd Simmons, plaintiff vs. Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.; Murex Petroleum Corporation; Specialized Technical Threading, Inc.; a/k/a Spec-Tech, Inc.; Tillman & Associates, LLC and Robert R. Hoffpauir, Jr. Oilfield Accident Lawyer | Oilfield Injury Attorney. The oil industry continues to grow with the world’s demand for oil and natural gas. With this increased demand, there has also been an increase in accidents causing serious injury and death to workers who often are inadequately trained or supervised. We offer experienced, strategic support to protect the rights of our clients and their families after suffering a serious oilfield injury or death. After an oilfield accident, it is important to work with an experienced legal team that can collect and preserve all necessary evidence for your case including physical evidence, accident reports, corporate documentation, witness statements, and expert opinions. Our team will begin an immediate investigation to identify the cause of the accident and pursue claims against all liable parties. An oilfield injury or death may be caused by: Company failure to take reasonable precautions. Improper employee training. Oilfield Safety Violations. Improper maintenance of oilfield equipment. Defective products & oilfield machinery. Drug & alcohol abuse. Negligent operation of oilfield equipment. Individuals injured by oilfield accidents often suffer catastrophic injuries, including wrongful death. Our oilfield lawyer team has the legal and medical experience to effectively handle a range of cases involving serious & complex injuries caused by explosions and burns, falls, defective products and equipment, toxic fumes and fires. Giunta law is committed to pursuing an aggressive case against all liable parties and will seek to collect the full compensation you are entitled to for lost wages, pain and suffering, long-term care needs, disability and impairment, and any additional personal or financial losses you have sustained due to an oilfield accident or injury. Oilfield Accidents and Injuries are on the Rise. Oil and gas industry injuries are the most dangerous and fatal in the country. From 2003 to 2010, the U.S. oil and gas industry (both onshore and offshore combined) had a collective fatality rate that was 7 times higher than the rate for all U.S. workers combined. Louisiana had 5 catastrophic refinery and oil rig explosions between January and October 2017, more than any other state in the country. What to do After an Oilfield Accident. Stop working immediately. Report your oilfield injury as soon as possible. Ask for immediate medical treatment. Do not give a formal statement, sign ANY paperwork, or accept any money from the company (besides your normal paycheck) prior to speaking with an experience oilfield accident lawyer. Contact an experienced oilfield accident attorney as soon as possible. If you or a loved one has been injured in an oilfield accident / explosion or a wrongful death has occurred, it is imperative that you Contact Us Today!

2020 February

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