Accidents on Texas Oil Platforms

Maritime Lawyer Serving Texas Offshore Workers

Offshore oil platforms may prove dangerous, even for experienced maritime workers. Though these dangers are increased when equipment is poorly maintained and malfunctions or when other crew members are inexperienced, the nature of the work itself may place workers at risk of injury in various types of accidents.

A Texas maritime lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP can provide you with knowledgeable guidance if you or someone you know has been injured in any type of oil platform accident. Because we are highly experienced in handling Jones Act and other maritime law claims related to oil rigs in the Texas region, we are able to provide the level of legal counsel that can make a difference in the final outcome of a claim.

The settlement or jury award that an oil rig worker receives may have a direct influence on his or her ability to make ends meet and pay for medical care after an accident. Make sure you secure the legal representation of an attorney who will fight using all resources and legal experience to seek the compensation you deserve.

Offshore Oil Platform Accidents & Injuries

Between 2001 and 2007, there were more than 1,400 offshore drilling accidents, according to the U.S. Minerals Management Service. These accidents may range from falls to fires and everything in between. The worst oil platform accidents are fatal, leaving spouses and children without loved ones that may have been responsible for supporting them. Our offshore injury attorneys handle Texas oil rig accident claims that involve such incidents as:

Well blowouts. When a wellhead or pressure control equipment malfunctions, the oil or natural gas being drilled for in a subsea well may release uncontrollably, resulting in a blowout. This is one of the most serious types of offshore oil rig accidents and may leave numerous workers severely injured.
Accidents involving improperly secured or swinging cargo. Cargo, tools, equipment or other objects that are not properly secured or that swing in rough seas may fall on or strike an unsuspecting oil rig worker, causing head trauma or other serious injuries.
Falls from heights. Falls from derricks, stabbing boards, monkey boards and other heights may be caused by rough seas combined with improper or defective safety equipment. Slippery decks may also cause serious slip and fall accidents.
Fires or other accidents caused by defective or poorly maintained equipment on a rig. An offshore oil platform worker may lose a hand or finger that gets caught in machinery or is struck and severed by a taut cable. A defective piece of machinery may cause a fire or explosion that leaves one or more workers severely burned or otherwise injured.

Texas Oil Rig Accident Attorney

Irrespective of the type of oil rig accident that may have left you injured or without a family member, you can count on the knowledge and experience of the Texas offshore injury attorneys at our firm. You may have grounds for a Jones Act claim or we may be able to seek compensation under general maritime law. We approach each client's case on an individual basis to ensure we take the right approach based upon their needs and concerns.

Contact a Texas oil rig accident attorney at our firm today.