Houston Oil Rig Accident Attorneys
Oil rig accidents can be massive accidents causing severe injuries and death. Pursuing the compensation you need if you have been injured or lost a loved one in one of these terrible accidents can be complicate and confusing. It is easy to overlook sources of compensation that can help you and your family get back on your feet. You do not have to go it alone. Our Houston oil rig accident attorneys will thoroughly investigate and pursue every avenue of compensation for you, and we only get paid if you get paid. Please, contact us today to learn more.
Oil Rig Accident Compensation
The type of compensation you can receive for your oil rig accident depends on several factors. You may be eligible for either Workers’ Compensation or Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) depending on where your accident occurred and the type of work you were performing. Both types of compensation offer limited benefits and shield your employer from a lawsuit.
In either case, a third party lawsuit may be appropriate. A third party lawsuit is brought against someone other than your employer, such as the maker of defective equipment, who was responsible for your accident or injuries. Through a third party lawsuit you can recover compensation for economic and noneconomic damages including your full existing and future lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
Common Causes of Oil Rig Accidents
Common causes of oil rig accidents and injuries include:
- Inadequately trained and inexperienced workers
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Equipment that is not repaired in a timely fashion
- Improper storage of chemicals and other substances
- Improperly used tools, equipment, or machinery
- Poor communication between workers
- Gas leaks
- Defective equipment
- High pressure in wells
- Careless behaviors by workers
Types of Oil Rig Accidents
Common examples of the types of accidents that can occur on oil rigs include:
- Transportation accidents
- Fires
- Explosions
- Slip and fall
- Cable or block breaks
- Falling tools and objects
- Exposure to toxic chemicals and fumes
Working on an oil rig is one of the hardest and most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Safety violations, negligence, and defective equipment make it even more dangerous than it has to be. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an oil rig accident our Houston oil rig accident attorneys are here to help you and your family recover maximum compensation. Please, call the Almaraz Law Firm PLLC, at 1-800-247-WRECK or contact us online right away for your free consultation.
