Damages Claims in Offshore Oil and Gas Accidents
An offshore drilling rig is a dangerous workplace. As the price of fossil fuel has spiked in recent years and more oil rigs have come into service, the attorneys of Bernard & Hart have noticed a corresponding increase in offshore platform accidents. If you or a family member has been injured or killed in an offshore oil or gas incident, learn about your right to compensation. Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at either of our offices in Lafayette, Louisiana, or Orange, Texas.
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At Bernard & Hart, our experience with complex injury claims, federal maritime law and workplace accidents enables us to provide comprehensive client service in personal injury or wrongful death litigation related to the offshore oil and gas industry. We represent offshore workers whose injuries were suffered in any of the following ways:
- Equipment accidents, such as blows from falling objects, loose chains or unsound railings
- Aviation accidents in transit to or from the offshore platform
- Diving accidents in servicing, repairing, decommissioning or recommissioning an oil or gas rig
- Burn injuries suffered through explosion or electrocution
- Accidents on tenders or barges supporting a fixed or jack-up rig
The legal rights of an offshore accident victim will depend a great deal on the specific facts of the case, the person's status as a "seaman" under the Jones Act, and even such factors as whether the platform was a permanent or mobile rig. Our lawyers' experience with the development and presentation of offshore accident claims can help ensure that your case takes full advantage of all facts supporting your case for liability and your demand for damages.
For more information about the scope of our offshore accident practice, contact an attorney at Bernard & Hart for a free consultation in Lafayette, Louisiana, or Orange, Texas.
