John Caballero was working dutifully in an oil field in Victoria, Texas when a gas well he was testing exploded, scalping him and tossing him 30 feet in the air. He suffered brain damage, loss of his sense of hearing and vision, broken vertebrae in his spinal column, crushed appendages, and a hip dislocation. John had been a strong family man, a triathelete hoping to compete in an upcoming “Ironman” triathalon, but now he will spend the rest of his days crippled by this tragic incident. The company responsible for ensuring the safety of the gas wells was Esenjay Petroleum Corp., who was eventually charged with punitive damages. John Caballero gracefully absolved these charges, provided that Esenjay establish a safety program preventing similar tragedies. Caballero was given compensation for his injuries and further medical care without pressing charges against the Petroleum company for gross negligence.
If you or someone you know has been injured by negligence, please contact a personal injury lawyer such as Marc Whitehead and Associates in Houston, Texas.
