Offshore Oil Rig Accidents and the Jones Act Law Firm

Lake Charles to Cameron Parish - Jones Act Attorneys

All work at sea is dangerous, and working on off-shore oil rigs with heavy equipment, in difficult weather, adds a whole new meaning to high risk work. Not all workers on floating oil platforms and supporting vessels or aircraft are limited to federal workers' compensation laws when injures or fatalities occur.

The Jones Act is a maritime law protecting the rights of injured seamen, but it may also cover other workers on sea vessels and docking facilities. In some cases, this includes offshore oil rig workers.

At Broussard & Hart, L.L.C., our personal injury and wrongful death lawyers have recovered over $80 million for accident victims and their families throughout Louisiana. We serve those hurt and families who have lost a loved one at sea. We don't take shortcuts that put your claim at risk. Contact our firm today for a no-cost initial consultation.

Handling Injury and Fatal Accidents on Movable Oil Rigs

Jack-up rigs are oil rigs with retractable legs that are moved into place along the Louisiana coast of the Gulf of Mexico by tug boats. Because these oil rigs are not fixed platforms attached to the sea floor, jack-up rig workers ARE covered by the Jones Act. This means if they are injured at work or killed, there can be a claim under the Jones Act.

This can be very advantageous for the injured worker. That's because when a maritime worker has suffered a serious injury because of employer or co-worker negligence, the Jones Act requires the employer to pay the worker's living expenses as well as medical bills (called maintenance and cure). Straight workers' compensation does not offer this benefit. Additionally, general damages and lost future income are recoverable--another big advantage over worker's compensation.

Protecting Your Interests in Many Types of Offshore Accidents

The maritime attorneys at Broussard & Hart, L.L.C., understand the ins and outs of maritime law. We are here to protect your interests, whether you:

• were struck by an object while at work on a jack-up rig

• fell from a gangway or transport helicopter

• were injured in an explosion or rig collapse

• suffered exposure to hazardous chemicals

• were hurt in a diving accident

From knowing who is a seaman under the Jones Act to helping ensure they receive the compensation they are entitled to, our maritime work injury lawyers have the experience you seek. Before you sign any settlement contract, contact our Lake Charles law office for a free consultation. Call 337-513-0288 (Toll Free: 888-391-5595). We will respond quickly to your inquiry.