Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
Over $1 Billion Recovered for Maritime Accident Victims. We are proud to have a reputation for aggressively fighting for the rights of injured workers.
What Does the OCSLA Cover?
For a non-seaman injured on the Outer Continental Shelf to qualify for LHWCA benefits, some requirements must be met regarding the type and area of employment.
When these conditions are met, the next step is to determine whether state or federal law will govern the claim being filed.
While oil platforms that lie on the Outer Continental Shelf are beyond state boundaries, the OCSLA dictates that accidents that occur there fall under the nearest state’s jurisdiction. In the Gulf of Mexico, that majority of oil platforms fall under Louisiana jurisdiction. The legislation applies to the following:
Lambert Zainey has obtained recoveries from a long list of maritime companies, including some of the biggest names in the industry.
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.
Who Qualifies for OCSLA?
Maritime workers who can qualify for Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act benefits include, but are not limited to:
Crewmembers on a vessel and government employees do not qualify for benefits under this law.
Get Help With an Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Claim
Since the 1970s, Louisiana offshore injury attorneys at Lambert Zainey have helped workers injured in serious maritime accidents throughout the Gulf Coast region. If you’ve been injured in an accident on the Outer Continental Shelf, contact them for help or to get answers to questions about your case.
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