Industrial Accidents

Industrial Accident Attorney in Roswell, NM

We Represented BP & ConocoPhillips. Now We Fight for Injured Workers.

Before founding Simon Perdue Law, Joel Simon and Ryan Perdue spent years on the other side, representing BP, ConocoPhillips, and other major oil and gas companies against injured workers and their families. That work taught them exactly how industrial employers and their insurers investigate accidents, build defenses, and pressure claimants into accepting less than they deserve. Today, we use that knowledge against them.

We represent workers injured in industrial accidents throughout Roswell and southeastern New Mexico. Our practice covers oil and gas accidents, oilfield explosions, equipment failures, chemical exposure, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. Joel Simon has recovered millions of dollars for clients in cases involving these exact types of claims. When you call, you reach us directly: clients get our personal cell phone numbers and 24/7 access. Consultations are free.

If you or someone you love was hurt in an industrial accident in Roswell, don’t wait to get counsel on your side. Call Simon Perdue Law at (505) 588-5962 to speak with an attorney today.

What Sets Simon Perdue Law Apart for Industrial Accident Cases

Industrial employers and their insurers respond to injury claims the way they’re trained to: fast, methodically, and with their own interests first. We prepare every case as though it’s going to trial, which can change how those companies respond to us. A claim backed by attorneys who have actually tried cases commands different attention than one from a firm that settles routinely.

Defense-side background: We know the strategies oil and gas companies use because we used them. That perspective directly shapes how we build and present your case.
Trial commitment: We actively prepare for trial on every matter. Insurers know the difference between attorneys who threaten trial and attorneys who try cases.
Recognized standing: 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.
Joel Simon: Member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association with millions recovered for clients in oil and gas and catastrophic injury cases.
Ryan Perdue: Has handled thousands of cases, bringing the judgment that complex industrial matters require.
Direct attorney access: Personal cell phone numbers, available around the clock.

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We'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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As former big oil defense attorneys, we know the tricks and trades the other side uses.
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We know the opposing side is not always forthright with their evidence. We know what we want, and will not stop until we get it.

Industrial Accident Cases We Handle in Roswell & Chaves County

Southeastern New Mexico’s oilfield corridor is one of the most active industrial regions in the state. That activity means real risk for the people who work it. The injuries we see here are rarely minor: they’re the kind that change lives.

We’ve handled cases arising from oilfield explosions and fires, equipment and machinery failures, falls from heights, toxic chemical and gas exposure, pipeline accidents, and transportation accidents on oilfield roads. Our past results include a $17,000,000 recovery in an oilfield explosion case and a $40,000,000 wrongful death recovery. Those outcomes reflect specific facts and circumstances and aren’t a guarantee of what any future case may produce, but they demonstrate what serious, trial-ready representation looks like.

Catastrophic injuries in these settings, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, amputations, and crush injuries, often involve more than one responsible party. Liability in an industrial accident can extend to the site operator, third-party contractors, equipment manufacturers, and inspection or maintenance companies. Identifying every liable party is a critical early step, and it’s one we take seriously from the first call.

What to Do After an Industrial Accident in Roswell

The steps you take in the first hours and days after an industrial accident can affect the strength of your claim. Industrial employers and their insurers often deploy rapid-response teams to accident scenes immediately after a serious incident. By the time you’re discharged from the hospital, the defense may already be building its case.

Report the accident in writing: Notify your supervisor as soon as it’s safe and file a written incident report. An oral report alone leaves you without a record.
Get medical attention immediately: Even if injuries seem manageable at first. Gaps in medical treatment are a common defense tactic used to question how serious your injuries really are.
Document what you can: Photographs of the scene, names and contact information for witnesses, and your own written account of what happened are all valuable.
Don’t give a recorded statement: Insurance representatives and employer claims adjusters work to close claims at minimum cost. Don’t speak with them without legal counsel present.
Understand your options beyond workers’ compensation: Workers’ comp may cover some losses for on-the-job injuries, but it doesn’t allow recovery for pain and suffering. If a third party, such as a contractor or equipment manufacturer, bears any responsibility, a separate personal injury claim may be available. That distinction can matter significantly for total recovery.

How Liability Works in New Mexico Industrial Accident Claims

New Mexico follows a comparative fault framework, meaning an injured worker can still recover damages even if they bear some share of responsibility for the accident. Their recovery is reduced proportionally, but it isn’t eliminated.

Establishing liability in an industrial accident case typically requires OSHA safety standards as a baseline, along with review of maintenance and inspection records, site investigation, and testimony from technical witnesses. Liable parties can include the company controlling the site, contractors operating on it, equipment manufacturers, and third-party safety or inspection firms. The sooner an attorney gets involved, the better-positioned the case may be before evidence changes or disappears.

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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.
"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
"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
"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
"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

Joel Simon & Ryan Perdue: Industrial Accident Attorneys Serving Roswell

Both Joel Simon and Ryan Perdue built their early careers representing the companies that injured workers go up against. That background isn’t just a credential. It’s a practical advantage in every negotiation and at every stage of litigation.

Joel Simon
Joel Simon is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association and has recovered millions of dollars for clients injured in oil and gas accidents and other catastrophic events. He’s tried cases, not just settled them, and that record shapes how defense teams approach the claims he handles.

Ryan Perdue
Ryan Perdue has handled thousands of cases across his career. Complex industrial injury matters require the kind of judgment that comes from deep case experience, and Ryan brings that to every client he represents.

Together, they founded Simon Perdue Law in 2022 with a clear focus: advocating for people who can’t match the resources of the companies and insurers opposing them. Clients have both attorneys’ personal cell phone numbers and can reach them any time.

Damages Available in a New Mexico Industrial Accident Claim

Workers’ compensation covers a portion of losses from on-the-job injuries, but it’s limited by design. It doesn’t account for pain and suffering, emotional distress, or the full scope of long-term disability. A personal injury claim against a liable third party, when available, opens the door to a much broader recovery.

Recoverable damages in a New Mexico industrial accident personal injury claim can include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent disability, disfigurement, and, in fatal cases, wrongful death damages for surviving family members. Industrial injuries are often long term and complex, and presenting the full picture of future costs and lost earning capacity accurately takes careful preparation. That’s where early attorney involvement matters most.

Talk to an Industrial Accident Lawyer in Roswell at No Cost

If you were injured in an industrial accident in Roswell or anywhere in southeastern New Mexico, we want to hear what happened. The consultation is free. You won’t be pressured, and you’ll leave with a clearer picture of your options.

Call Simon Perdue Law at (505) 588-5962 to speak directly with Joel Simon or Ryan Perdue.

New Mexico’s Filing Deadline for Industrial Accident Claims

Under NMSA §37-1-8, New Mexico’s general statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the date of injury. Missing that deadline typically means losing the right to recover compensation, regardless of how strong the evidence is.

There are important exceptions. Claims against a government entity carry a shorter window: under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act, a notice of claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident under NMSA §41-4-16, and the lawsuit itself must be filed within two years under NMSA §41-4-15. Individual circumstances vary, and the deadlines that apply to your situation depend on the specific facts of your case. Speaking with an attorney about your timeline as early as possible can help protect your rights.

The practical reason to act quickly goes beyond deadlines. Evidence in industrial accident cases deteriorates fast. Safety logs, maintenance records, site conditions, and witness accounts can change or disappear. The sooner an attorney is involved, the stronger the foundation of any claim that follows can be.

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$40,000,000 Wrongful Death
$17,000,000 Oilfield Explosion
$15,000,000 Truck Accident
$10,500,000 Brain Injury
$3,000,000 Head Injury
$3,000,000 Back Injury

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