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Offshore Accident Information
Offshore employers, like their land-based counterparts, are required to maintain a safe working environment to minimize these risks and dangers. When they fail to do so, disaster can result.
If you’re a worker who’s been injured in an on-the-job accident while working on an oil rig, vessel or other offshore structure, contact a New Orleans offshore accident lawyer at Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso without delay. Depending on the circumstances leading to your accident, you may qualify to recover compensation for your injuries under the Jones Act, LHWCA, OCSLA, and other maritime laws.
Common Types of Offshore Accidents
Because of the challenging nature of offshore work, there’s always the risk of serious accidents and injuries. This is why it’s so important for offshore employers to maintain a safe working environment.
These types of accidents can have many causes. Some of the common causes of offshore accidents include human error, improperly maintained equipment, defective equipment, lack of proper safety training and equipment, workplace hazards, adverse weather, and more.
Maintaining a safe offshore working environment means regular inspection and maintenance of machinery and equipment, proper safety training and equipment, and hiring only qualified, experienced workers. When they fail to do so, all kinds of serious accidents can occur, including:
Lambert Zainey has obtained recoveries from a long list of maritime companies, including some of the biggest names in the industry.
Injuries That Can Result From Offshore Accidents
There are many injuries that can result from an accident aboard an oil drilling rig or other offshore structure. The New Orleans offshore accident lawyers at Lambert Zainey have represented offshore workers who have experienced a wide range of work-related injuries, including:
Over $1 Billion Recovered for Maritime Accident Victims
Oil storage tank rupture at the Murphy Oil USA refinery in Chalmette, LA. The fastest class certification and resolution of a case of its type and magnitude to date.
Arco cryogenic platform explosion caused by improper cold cut of Southern Natural Gas pipeline. Settlement for the injured and deceased in approximately twelve months.
Types of Damages for Offshore Injuries
Injured offshore workers can suffer many significant losses, economic and otherwise, after an on-the-job accident. First, there are the medical expenses. Depending on the seriousness of the injury, medical expenses can be ongoing. They include hospital stays, doctor’s bills, physical therapy, medications, medical devices, etc.
Second, damages may include lost wages and employment. An offshore worker may be unable to work for an extended period of time because of their injuries. In addition, their injuries may leave them unable to return to their former job.
Pain and suffering is another type of damage. Unlike the first two examples, it may be difficult to assign an exact dollar amount to these types of damages. An injured offshore worker may suffer emotional losses as well, such as loss of companionship or loss of enjoyment of life.
The families of offshore workers who died as a result of their injuries can include funeral and burial expenses, loss of income, and others.
How a New Orleans Offshore Accident Lawyer Can Help
It’s important to hire a New Orleans offshore accident lawyer who is both an experienced negotiator and a skilled litigator to ensure your rights are protected and you receive the total compensation you are entitled to for the damages caused by your injuries.
The Louisiana offshore injury attorneys at Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso can assist you in many ways after you’ve been injured in an offshore accident:
Offshore Injury Attorneys With Over 100 Years of Combined Experience
The New Orleans offshore accident lawyers at Lambert Zainey have been protecting the rights of offshore workers since the 1970s. Our team of highly skilled Louisiana offshore injury attorneys has successfully represented clients in a number of high-profile cases, including the ARCO, Penrod MODU, and Deepwater Horizon disasters. We’ve obtained billions of dollars in settlements for our clients.
Our maritime attorneys have a deep understanding of the offshore industry and the dangers it entails. We know how easily an accident can happen when offshore facilities aren’t properly managed. We also know maritime law and the rights an injured offshore worker has after an accident.
If you’ve been injured in an offshore accident that was caused by the negligence of a coworker or employer, it’s important to take immediate action to protect your rights.
Contact us online or call us at 800-521-1750 to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Louisiana offshore injury attorneys. We’ll discuss your accident, answer any legal questions you may have, and provide honest, professional advice on the best way to proceed with your personal injury claim.
Our offshore injury cases are handled on a contingency basis. That means there are no upfront costs for our representation; we only collect a fee as a percentage of your settlement.
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