Burn Injuries in Offshore Accidents

Texas Jones Act Lawyers

Of the different types of injuries that a Texas offshore worker may experience in an accident or while performing the duties of his or her job, few are as painful or debilitating as severe burns. Burn injuries are not only physically painful but will involve a long recovery process that may include multiple surgeries, skin grafting and physical therapy to restore form and function to the affected body part. Permanent scarring or disfigurement may result.

Have you sustained serious burn injuries in any type of maritime accident on an offshore rig, jack-up rig, barge or tanker? Were you working in a shipyard or as a longshoreman when injured? A Texas offshore injury lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP can help.

At our firm, we represent offshore workers throughout the Texas area and across the U.S. in Jones Act and all types of maritime claims. Our Jones Act lawyers realize that burn injuries may have a severe and lasting impact on the life of an offshore worker, affecting his or her ability to put food on the table, pay the rent and even perform day to day activities. We are committed to helping injured seamen and other maritime workers recover full and complete compensation for the injuries they have experienced so they can build better and brighter futures for themselves and their families.

Texas Maritime Workers & Severe Burns

Texas maritime workers may be in danger of experiencing severe burns in different types of offshore accidents. A fire or explosion may lead to serious burn injuries. Faulty electrical wiring or a defective piece of equipment may cause a worker to experience electrical burns or electrocution. A worker who is using a torch to weld or perform other metal work may be in danger of being severely burned. The torch may start a fire if used near a combustible substance, or the worker may be burned while using the torch if normally heat-resistant or fire-resistant materials are compromised in any way.

Severely burned in a maritime accident? Contact our firm.

Your initial consultation with a Texas maritime injury attorney at our firm is free. We also handle burn injury cases on a contingent fee basis – you pay no legal fees unless we win a jury award or negotiate a settlement on your behalf. If you would like to learn more about your case and how we can assist you, we welcome you to call today at (888) 481-9282.

Contact a Texas maritime injury attorney today.