Bakken Shale Accidents

Have you been injured in a Bakken Shale oilfield accident? Zehl & Associates can help when you call 888-603-3636. We offer a free consultation with a Texas oilfield accident lawyer, and you will not pay anything unless we win your case.

The Bakken Shale is one of the most productive oilfields in North America, but it is also one of the most dangerous. Long shifts, high-pressure drilling, and heavy machinery put workers at constant risk. 

Our team has secured some of the largest oilfield accident recoveries in U.S. history, and we are ready to fight for you if you need help in Texas.

Table of Contents

• Why Choose the Record-Setting Oilfield Injury Lawyers With Zehl & Associates For Help After a Bakken Shale Accident?
• What Makes the Bakken Shale Dangerous?
• We Represent All Types of Workers in the Bakken Shale
• Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Bakken Shale Injury?
• What Kinds of Damages Can I Recover After a Bakken Shale Accident?
• Contact Our Unbeaten Bakken Shale Accident Lawyers Today at 888-603-3636

Why Choose the Record-Setting Oilfield Injury Lawyers With Zehl & Associates For Help After a Bakken Shale Accident?

At Zehl & Associates, our Undefeated oilfield accident lawyers have built a reputation for taking on the largest energy companies in the world and not just winning, but setting records on behalf of injured workers and their families. Our track record includes the #1 Largest Oilfield Burn Injury Settlement in U.S. history, along with Billions recovered for clients injured in oilfield explosions, blowouts, and other catastrophic accidents.

Here’s why injured oilfield workers across the Bakken Shale choose our team : 

• We have recovered Billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients injured in oilfield blowouts, explosions, and accidents.
• We have helped oilfield workers secure life-changing financial awards that allowed them to rebuild their lives.
• We connect our clients with leading doctors and specialists to treat even the most complex injuries — at no upfront cost to them.
• Every case is prepared for trial from the very beginning, which consistently results in recovering the maximum compensation possible.
• We are nationally-renowned for our ability to stand up to powerful oil companies and their insurers — and we refuse to settle for anything less than the full compensation you deserve for all of your injuries and losses.

The companies we go up against know exactly who we are, what we stand for, and that we never back down. That’s why so many of our cases resolve for record amounts before trial, far exceeding our clients’ expectations.

To learn how we can help after a serious accident, call today to schedule a free consultation with a Texas personal injury attorney.

What Makes the Bakken Shale Dangerous?

Oilfield work is dangerous no matter where it’s done, but the risks in the Bakken are especially high. Oil companies are under intense pressure to produce, and that often leads to rushed jobs, skipped safety protocols, and worn-out equipment. Workers are exposed to harsh conditions, volatile chemicals, and rotating crews that may lack proper training.

Common causes of accidents in the Bakken Shale include:

• Well blowouts and uncontrolled pressure events
• Pipeline and equipment explosions
• Falls from heights
• Crane, winch, and rigging failures
• Tanker truck and crew van crashes
• Fracking fluid or H₂S (hydrogen sulfide) exposure

These accidents can result in devastating injuries, such as burns, crush injuries, brain damage, amputations, spinal cord trauma, and even wrongful death.

We Represent All Types of Workers in the Bakken Shale

Whether you were hired directly by an operator or brought in by a subcontractor, we’re here to help. We represent all types of oilfield workers, including:

• Floorhands and roughnecks
• Drillers and toolpushers
• Derrickhands and rig managers
• Truck drivers and frac sand haulers
• Wireline and coil tubing crews
• Mud loggers and MWD operators
• Welders and mechanics

You don’t have to live in Texas to hire us, as we represent workers from across the United States who were hurt while drilling or servicing wells in the Bakken.

Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Bakken Shale Injury?

Drilling sites in the Bakken are typically operated by multiple companies. You may have been hired by one contractor, working alongside crews from others, using equipment maintained by yet another. That’s why oilfield injury cases require a deep understanding of how drilling operations work.

Our attorneys will look at:

• Whether your employer failed to train or supervise workers
• Whether the operator ignored known safety hazards
• Whether defective equipment or tools were used
• Whether any safety laws, such as those set forth by OSHA, were violated

With our track record of success (and undefeated results), we’re not afraid to stand up to anyone. When you hire us, we’ll identify every responsible party and fight to hold them accountable.

What Kinds of Damages Can I Recover After a Bakken Shale Accident?

If you’ve been seriously hurt in a Bakken Shale accident, your injuries may prevent you from ever returning to work. You may require multiple surgeries, extensive rehab, or long-term home care. Workers’ compensation will never cover the full cost of these losses, but a lawsuit might.

Zehl & Associates can help you pursue economic and non-economic damages for:

• Past and future medical bills
• Lost income and loss of future earning potential
• Physical pain and suffering 
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability or disfigurement

We’ve secured many seven- and eight-figure recoveries for oilfield workers to date; we’ll work hard to do the same for you if at all possible. 

Contact Our Unbeaten Bakken Shale Accident Lawyers Today at 888-603-3636

If you’ve been injured working in the Bakken Shale, time is critical. The companies responsible will start building their defense immediately, so you need a legal team on your side that is just as powerful and respected. 

At Zehl & Associates, we’ve recovered billions for clients and never lost a case at trial. That’s why the oil and gas industry takes us seriously and why so many workers in Texas trust us after the worst happens.

Call 888-603-3636 or contact us online to set up your free consultation. Our Texas oilfield accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you do.