Oilfield Accident Attorney in Albuquerque, NM
We Defended Oil Companies. Now We Use That Knowledge to Fight for Injured Workers.
Before Simon Perdue Law represented injured workers, our attorneys sat on the other side of the table. Joel Simon and Ryan Perdue defended major oil and gas companies, including BP and ConocoPhillips, building the same kinds of cases those companies now use against workers like you. That background isn’t just a credential. It’s a direct window into how oil companies investigate accidents, dispute liability, and work to limit what they pay.
We serve oilfield workers throughout New Mexico, including those based in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County who commute to job sites in the Permian Basin and San Juan Basin. Our firm handles oil and gas accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death cases. Joel Simon has recovered millions for clients, including a $17,000,000 result in an oilfield explosion case (past results don’t guarantee future outcomes).
If you or a family member was injured on an oilfield job site, call Simon Perdue Law today at (505) 588-5962 for a free consultation. Our attorneys’ personal cell numbers are available 24/7.
When We're On The Case
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Real Trial LawyersWe'll take your case and fight until the end. We'll take a trial over a settlement because we know you deserve more.
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Insider InformationAs former big oil defense attorneys, we know the tricks and trades the other side uses.
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Always PushingWe know the opposing side is not always forthright with their evidence. We know what we want, and will not stop until we get it.
Why Albuquerque Workers Face Oilfield Risks on Distant Job Sites
Albuquerque doesn’t sit on New Mexico’s oilfields, but a significant number of workers based in Bernalillo County commute hundreds of miles to drilling and production sites in the Permian Basin to the southeast and the San Juan Basin to the northwest. These workers take on jobs in drilling, well servicing, pipeline construction, chemical handling, and equipment operation, often on remote sites far from the nearest hospital or legal office.
When an accident happens at a distant job site, the injured worker typically returns to Albuquerque for medical care and recovery. The legal claim, however, involves parties at the work site: operators, contractors, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers, each with their own insurers and legal teams. Oil and gas jobs carry significantly higher injury and fatality rates than most other industries, and the complexity of determining who is responsible makes these cases difficult to pursue without attorneys who understand oilfield operations from the inside.
Oilfield Accidents We Handle for Albuquerque Clients
We handle the full range of incidents that occur on New Mexico oil and gas job sites. Joel Simon’s $17,000,000 recovery in an oilfield explosion case reflects the severity of injuries these accidents can cause (past results don’t guarantee future outcomes).
Common oilfield accident types we handle:
- Explosions and fires
- Drilling rig and land rig accidents
- Blowouts
- Equipment malfunction and machinery failures
- Pipeline ruptures
- Hydrogen sulfide and other toxic chemical exposure
- Falls from heights
- Caught-in and caught-between machinery accidents
- Gas truck and tanker accidents on rural highways
- Well servicing accidents
Injuries from these incidents frequently include severe burns, crush injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, toxic exposure complications, and wrongful death.
supporting You through your legal journey
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"Wanted the Best for Me"Joel always validated my feelings and wanted the best for me. He was thorough and transparent throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Joel for any of your litigation needs.- Former Client
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"You are an angel in human form with your line of work and would not have chosen any other lawyer."Joel, thank you again for fighting in my favor. You have changed my life and way of thinking drastically, I am now becoming a business owner. You are an angel in human form with your line of work and would not have chosen any other lawyer. The way you treated me and my family in making sure we were taken care of, I gratefully appreciate you for that. May you continue the good fight for God and may you and your family continue being blessed.- Ryan P.
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"Attentive to My Needs"Simon Perdue was attentive to my needs and the issues of my case. He answered all my questions and kept me informed about every step.- Former Client
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"Couldn’t Have Chosen a Better Law Firm"I couldn’t have chosen a better law firm to finish my case. Joel was knowledgeable and helped with any questions my husband and myself may have had.- Former Client
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"Made Me Feel Like Family"After losing a friend and nearly my own life in explosion at work, Joel Simon made me feel like family and fought for me. Got me what I deserved.- Former Client
Joel Simon & Ryan Perdue: Oilfield Accident Attorneys Serving Albuquerque
Both Joel Simon and Ryan Perdue built their early careers defending oil and gas companies, including BP and ConocoPhillips. They know how those companies assign blame, evaluate medical records, and use internal investigation reports to minimize claims. That experience now works in favor of the injured workers they represent.
Joel Simon
Joel is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association and has recovered millions for clients, including a $17,000,000 result in an oilfield explosion case (past results don’t guarantee future outcomes). He takes cases to trial when a fair settlement isn’t on the table. That trial readiness can affect how negotiations unfold.
Ryan Perdue
Ryan has handled thousands of cases across his career, bringing broad litigation judgment to every matter. His depth of experience across injury case types means he recognizes the patterns insurers and defense teams rely on and knows how to counter them.
Simon Perdue Law has been recognized by America’s Best Advocates, Super Lawyers, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and Attorney and Practice Magazine. Founded in 2022 on the principle of advocating for those who can’t defend themselves, the firm gives clients direct access to our attorneys’ personal cell phone numbers at any hour.
Talk to an Oilfield Accident Attorney at No Cost
If you were injured on an oilfield job site in New Mexico, or lost a family member in a work-site accident, contact Simon Perdue Law for a free consultation. We handle oil and gas accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death cases on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
We serve clients throughout New Mexico, including workers based in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Our attorneys’ personal cell numbers are available around the clock because oilfield accidents don’t follow business hours, and neither do we.
Call Simon Perdue Law at (505) 588-5962 to speak directly with an oilfield accident attorney. Free consultations are available 24/7.
advocating for the maximum compensation
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$40,000,000 Wrongful Death
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$17,000,000 Oilfield Explosion
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$15,000,000 Truck Accident
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$10,500,000 Brain Injury
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$3,000,000 Head Injury
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$3,000,000 Back Injury
