Oilfield Accident Lawyer in Santa Fe
Attorneys Who Defended Oil Companies Now Fighting for Injured Workers
Before representing injured workers, our attorneys at Simon Perdue Law defended major oil and gas companies, including BP. We know how those companies investigate accidents, build their arguments, and pressure injured workers to accept less than they deserve. Now we use that knowledge on your side.
We serve clients throughout New Mexico, including those based in Santa Fe. If you or a family member was injured in an oilfield accident, you need representation that understands both sides of these cases. Our attorneys are available at their personal cell numbers around the clock, and your initial consultation is free. We handle cases on contingency. There’s no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Hablamos Español.
Call our Santa Fe oilfield accident lawyers at (505) 588-5962 to speak directly with an attorney. We’re available 24/7 and ready to start reviewing your case today.
Oilfield Accident Cases We Handle in New Mexico
Oilfield injuries rank among the most severe workplace injuries a person can suffer. We represent workers and families in the following types of cases:
- Explosions and fires
- Well blowouts
- Equipment and machinery accidents
- Chemical and hydrogen sulfide exposure
- Electrocution
- Fall accidents
- Catastrophic injuries, including burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries
- Wrongful death claims arising from fatal oilfield accidents
On a typical oilfield site, multiple companies operate at once: the well operator, drilling contractors, equipment suppliers, transport companies, and subcontractors. Any of them may share liability for your injuries. Identifying every responsible party is one of the first things we do when we take a case.
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.
Case Results in Oilfield & Catastrophic Injury Cases
Our track record reflects the kind of cases we take and how hard we pursue them. Past outcomes don’t guarantee future results, but they demonstrate our commitment to pursuing full value for every client.
- $40,000,000 recovered in a wrongful death case
- $17,000,000 recovered in an oilfield explosion case
- $10,500,000 recovered in a brain injury case
Joel Simon has recovered millions for clients over his career. Ryan Perdue has handled thousands of cases. We don’t settle because it’s convenient. We prepare every case for trial, and the companies on the other side know it.
Direct Attorney Access After an Oilfield Accident
After an accident, employers and insurers move quickly. They’ll ask for statements, offer early settlements, and build a file designed to minimize what they pay. Those first hours matter. Clients at Simon Perdue Law get our attorneys’ personal cell phone numbers and can reach us at any hour. Not a call center or an intake coordinator. When you call, you speak with the attorney handling your case.
Oilfield accidents don’t happen between 9 and 5. Our availability reflects that.
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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"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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"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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"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
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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
Joel Simon & Ryan Perdue: Oilfield Accident Attorneys in Santa Fe
Joel Simon and Ryan Perdue founded Simon Perdue Law in 2022 on a straightforward principle: advocate aggressively for people who can’t match the resources of the companies that harmed them. What sets them apart in oilfield cases specifically is where they came from.
Both attorneys previously worked as defense lawyers representing large oil and gas companies, including BP. They understand how those companies structure their legal response to accidents, what arguments they rely on, and where those arguments are vulnerable. That background is a direct tactical advantage for the injured workers we now represent.
Joel Simon
A member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, Joel has recovered millions for clients in high-stakes personal injury and oilfield cases. He approaches every case as a trial lawyer first, not a settlement negotiator.
Ryan Perdue
With thousands of cases behind him, Ryan brings seasoned judgment to complex, multi-party oilfield claims. His time on the defense side gives him clear insight into how opposing counsel may approach your case.
The firm has received recognition from America’s Best Advocates, Super Lawyers, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and Attorney and Practice Magazine.
New Mexico Deadlines & Legal Rules for Oilfield Injury Claims
Personal injury claims in New Mexico carry a three-year statute of limitations from the date of injury under NMSA 37-1-8. Wrongful death claims carry a three-year window from the date of death. Workers’ compensation reporting requirements are shorter than that civil deadline, which makes early legal guidance important.
Waiting to speak with an attorney can cost you evidence, and evidence in oilfield cases can disappear fast. Equipment logs, maintenance records, safety inspection reports, and incident documentation can be altered or destroyed if no one moves to preserve them.
New Mexico follows a pure comparative negligence rule: even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover compensation, with damages reduced proportionally to your share of responsibility. The New Mexico Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act, which applies to drilling, well servicing, and related operations, voids contract clauses that would otherwise require contractors or vendors to indemnify an operator for that operator’s own negligence. How that law applies to your situation can directly affect who bears responsibility for your injuries.
Talk to a Santa Fe Oilfield Accident Attorney Today
There’s no cost to speak with us, and we don’t collect a fee unless we recover compensation for you. Our attorneys’ personal cell numbers are available around the clock for clients throughout New Mexico, including Santa Fe. The sooner we get involved, the more we may be able to do to protect your claim.
Call Simon Perdue Law at (505) 588-5962 or reach us through our online contact form to schedule your free consultation.
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
