Were you hurt during the work day while performing your duties as an employee at BP? If that is the case, you might be eligible to file a claim against BP for workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation insurance is offered by most employers in the U.S. to their employees at no additional charge. If you think you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim against BP, you should contact a workers’ compensation attorney as soon as you can so you can make sure you are treated fairly throughout the claims process. Company Profile: BP BP P.L.C. is a British multinational oil and gas company with headquarters in London, England. The company was formerly known as British Petroleum. It is considered one of the seven oil and gas supermajors in the world. It's performance in 2012 ranked it as the world’s sixth largest oil and gas company and the sixth largest energy company by market capitalization and is the company is the world’s fifth-largest revenue. Did You Get Hurt While Working at BP? Here are some hypothetical scenarios in which an employee of BP may find himself hurt: You were driving a delivery truck when you were involved in a crash. You suffered broken bones and a back injury. After a hospital stay, you will need rehabilitation services. As you recover, your medical bills will add up and you will be unable to work for a while. A workers’ comp claim against BP might be able to help you. While transferring gas from your truck to the tanks at a BP station, you suffered a fall that caused you to break your ankle. You will be wearing a cast for about 8 weeks and you must use crutches for mobility assistance. BP workers’ comp might help you get your finances back in order during this time. As you were filling up a tanker for transport, you fell off the back of the truck and suffered a serious spinal injury. You will be unable to work for several weeks, and you will undergo surgery. BP workers’ comp might offer you the chance to recover medical costs and reimburse you for some of your lost wages. If you get hurt while working at BP, notify human resources or a supervisor right away. An accident report needs to be filed. Give a detailed account of what happened so it can be included in the report. Workers’ Comp Attorney Consultation If you have suffered an injury while working at BP, schedule a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney. A workers’ comp attorney can take care of the claims process and will try to ensure you are treated properly. For the best chance of winning your claim, contact a workers’ compensation attorney today. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against BP or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
