Texas Offshore Accident Lawyer

Offshore Explosions and Fires

Perhaps two of the most serious types of offshore accidents involve fires and explosions. An explosion may cause an entire vessel to sink. A fire may quickly spread across an entire offshore platform, leaving workers with no place to seek refuge.

As a Texas offshore worker who was injured in an explosion or fire, you may have the right to seek compensation from your employer. If you lost a loved one in an accident of this kind, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim against the vessel owner or the employer. It is important to talk to a Texas maritime attorney about your specific options to determine the best approach.

At our firm, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss the accident and your legal rights. An offshore fire or explosion may provide you with grounds to move forward with a Jones Act claim if the vessel was unseaworthy or your employer was negligent in some way. General maritime law may allow you to seek compensation regardless of fault or specific negligence. Your employer may be required to pay for your medical care, living expenses and lost earnings as associated with your injuries or loss.

What causes fires and explosions on offshore rigs?

There are various different scenarios that may cause a fire or explosion on a Texas offshore rig, barge, jack-up rig, tanker or other vessel. An improperly maintained pipeline, malfunctioning ventilation system, improperly stored fuel, collision with another vessel or a fixed object, ungrounded electrical equipment, loose connections and faulty insulation may all cause a fire or explosion. Offshore equipment may operate off fuel or electricity, either of which may present a fire hazard.

Choose a Skilled Texas Maritime Attorney

If you are interested in finding out more about your rights as a seaman, offshore worker, harbor worker or longshoreman, we can help. A Texas offshore injury lawyer can look over the circumstances that caused the fire or explosion that led to your injuries in order to determine what your claim may be worth, who should be held liable and how best to proceed. Whether it is under the Jones Act or other relevant maritime law, we have the resources and experience to move forward with a claim.Discuss the offshore fire or explosion that led to your injuries or loss –contact a Texas offshore injury lawyer today.