Offshore oil rig employees work long hours in extremely hazardous environments under challenging working conditions. As a result, oil rig explosions are the most dangerous and harmful types of accidents employees face, which can result in life-changing or fatal injuries.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury or worse, our Louisiana offshore oil rig explosion accident lawyer can assess your case at no cost or obligation to see if you can pursue compensation. If we can help, we manage most of the legal work so that you can focus on your recovery without worrying about dealing with insurers, calculating your current and anticipated losses, or proving negligence.
At Laborde Earles, we have over 250 years of combined legal experience protecting the rights of injured victims. We understand that each case is unique, and our team can create a legal strategy tailored to your case. Call our Louisiana oil rig injury lawyers for a free consultation today.
Fierce Competition in the Oil Industry Sparks Concerns for Workers’ Safety
While oil extraction companies must adhere to safety standards, these protections can fall short of the mark, failing to prevent disaster. Fluctuating oil prices can affect the priority of necessary maintenance and safety inspections. Defective equipment, unsafe drilling procedures, inadequate maintenance, and machinery malfunctions significantly increase the risk of preventable accidents on the rigs.
Further, a recent spate of cyberattacks threatening serious safety incidents only adds more pressure to an already volatile environment. As Louisiana maritime injury lawyers, it is our duty to stay informed about the latest developments in the field so we can provide effective legal counsel.
A 2022 U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report highlights “significant and increasing cybersecurity risks” facing the offshore oil and gas industry, requiring “urgent attention.” Increased reliance on vulnerable remote monitoring and operational technology coupled with a slow response from the extraction industry to implement appropriate cyber security strategies is believed to be the root of the government watchdog’s concerns.
When health and safety programs take a back seat over profits resulting in serious or fatal injuries, you deserve appropriate compensation for your financial damages. Our Louisiana offshore oil rig explosion accident lawyers can help you access the justice and compensation you and your family deserve.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientClaiming Compensation for an Oil Rig Explosion Accident Can Be Complex
Recovering compensation after getting hurt in an oil rig explosion can be complex. Accident claims involving severe or catastrophic injuries tend to require higher compensation levels. As such, they are often well-defended. Further, different laws apply for offshore accidents than on land.
Rather than pursuing compensation through the workers’ compensation system, oil rig workers may be protected under the Jones Act or the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA), meaning employees can sue their employer directly for financial damages if they are injured through negligence. However, if someone other than your employer was responsible for the accident, you may be able to file a third-party lawsuit.
With over 350 years of combined legal experience, including maritime accident litigation, we will fight for the compensation you and your family deserve with the hard work and determination it takes to manage complex legal cases against powerful corporations. We prepare each case with trial-ready attention to detail as part of our commitment to providing exceptional levels of client-focused care that delivers results.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientHow our Louisiana Oil Rig Explosion Accident Lawyers Can Help
Everyone we represent is unique. As such, we prioritize our clients’ well-being to make the legal process as stress-free as possible. For example, we will come to you if your injuries prevent you from traveling. Further, we will manage every aspect of your case on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is nothing to pay unless we recover a settlement or win a verdict in your favor.
From conducting a thorough investigation into the accident’s cause to litigating your case to working toward an appropriate level of compensation, we are here to support you every step of the way. We manage all case administration and deal with insurance companies on your behalf to ensure you can access the medical care and rehabilitation you need to get through this most difficult time.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCompensation Available to Victims of Oil Rig Explosions
Due to the severity of injuries caused in an oil rig explosion and the impact this can have on your quality of life and ability to work, it is vital to ensure the full scope of your financial damages is accurately assessed to include current and ongoing costs related to:
- Hospital stays, diagnostic tests, and surgeries
- Medical bills and treatment costs
- Rehabilitation costs
- Pain and suffering
- Lost income, benefits, and other earnings
- Loss of future income
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Disability
- Assistive devices and in-home modifications
Unfortunately, the negligence of an employer or another third party can sometimes be severe enough to cause fatal injuries. Surviving families may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of their loved one to recover damages for:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of companionship and support
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of inheritance
- Loss of future income and other work-related benefits
Remember, compensation is not an “award.” It is your legal entitlement if an employer is negligent and causes an accident that could (and should) have been prevented. If you or a loved one was injured through negligence, we are here to help protect you and your family’s financial future.
Even if you were injured in a plant and refinery explosion, we will protect your right to financial recovery. Our Louisiana plant and refinery explosion lawyers can help you take the right steps to maximize the value of your claim.
They treated us like no other people would. Whenever we needed something they were there for us. I put my trust in them and I don’t regret it.
ClientCall Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today for a Free Consultation
With over a century of combined legal experience in managing complex personal injury cases to draw from, the team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is here to support you and your family during this difficult time.
We understand how a severe injury can impact your life, and we are always available to answer your questions and update you about your case. This way, you and your family always know where you stand and what to expect from the legal process.
Contact us today to learn more about your legal options today and how our Louisiana offshore oil rig explosion accident lawyer can help.
