Electrocution and Electrical Injuries

Texas Offshore Injury Attorney

Were you working off the coast of Texas when you suffered electrical injuries in a maritime accident? Have you lost a family member who was electrocuted while working offshore? A maritime attorney can help.

A worker on an offshore oil platform, jack-up rig, tanker, barge or even a fishing boat may be exposed to some form of electrical equipment, wiring or machinery. The worker may have to deal with this equipment directly or indirectly, and if it malfunctions in any way, the worker may be at risk of electrocution or serious electrical injuries.

When these injuries occur, the injured worker or family of a worker who lost his or her life may seek compensation under the Jones Act, Death on the High Seas Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act or other maritime law. The best way to determine what compensation you may be entitled to, and from what source, is to discuss your particular case with a Texas offshore injury attorney. A legal professional who is familiar with these cases will be able to review the matter to see what money you may be able to receive for medical care, lost wages, room and board and even non-economic damages or punitive damages.

Electrocution/Electrical Injuries & Texas Maritime Workers

Maritime workers may be at a serious risk of electrocution, electric shock or burns. Maritime work is performed in an unstable and wet environment, increasing the risk of corrosion from salt or seawater. An employer may be negligent in implementing safety standards or properly training crew members in handling electrical equipment. An employer or other crew member may forget to turn off an electrical device or piece of equipment so it can be repaired. Improper installation or maintenance of tools or other equipment that operates off electricity may lead to a serious accident.

Burns, scarring, disfigurement, heart arrhythmia, loss of consciousness, brain damage and even death may result from an electric shock. The strength of the current and duration of exposure may affect the severity of injury that a Texas offshore worker sustains.

Because the particular factors affecting your offshore injury claim may vary, we highly recommend talking to an attorney as soon as possible. You may be trying to deal with mounting medical bills and may have trouble making ends meet while you are unable to work. Your employer may be held accountable for room and board, medical expenses, lost wages and living expenses while you are unable to work. A Texas maritime lawyer can determine what amount of compensation you may be entitled to receive and can pursue this on your behalf.

Find out more about electrical injuries and electrocution in maritime accidents. Contact a Texas offshore injury lawyer at our firm today.