Our attorneys have represented injured oilfield workers in catastrophic burn and explosion cases nationwide. These matters often involve improper maintenance of pressurized equipment and safety noncompliance.
According to UCHealth, a June 2007 natural‑gas well explosion near Riverton, Wyoming, left a relief pumper with burns to approximately 87% of her body. She was airlifted to the University of Colorado Hospital Burn Center, spent six months in a medically induced coma, underwent dozens of skin grafts and three corneal transplants, and ultimately survived after extensive rehabilitation. Our attorneys’ work uncovered gaps in site safety, ignition‑control, and emergency response practices.
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