Offshore Oil Rig Injury Lawyer

Accidents on Offshore Oil Rigs

Working on an offshore oil rig, or "jack up rig", can be a dangerous occupation. Offshore oil rig injuries are common, with causes such as gas leaks, blowouts, fires, explosions, heavy equipment accidents, toxic chemical exposure as well as dangerous working environments where simply the oil rig equipment's noise and vibration can cause injury.
Offshore Oil Rigs and Wrongful Death

Aside from suffering tragic personal injuries while working on oil rigs, oil rig workers are at a very high risk of wrongful death while working in the dangerous environment of an oil drilling platform.
Oil Rig Accidents Often Preventable

Offshore oil rig accidents often result from preventable situations such as negligent oil companies or careless oil rig workers. Some offshore oil rig accidents are caused by improper or malfunctioning equipment, while other injuries are caused by improper training of the oil rig workers. Offshore oil rig injuries such as these can and should be prevented.
Common Offshore Oil Rig Accidents

Some of the more common offshore oil rig accidents include:

* Oil rig explosions
* Gas leaks
* Dangerous working environments
* Improper training of oil rig workers
* Toxic chemical burns
* Offshore oil rig blowouts
* Negligent co-workers on the oil rig
* Transportation accidents such as a helicopter crash or boating accident
* Overworked workers with long shifts
* Accidents caused by the high pressure in the wells
* Combustible material, such as natural gas explosions
* Offshore Oil Rig Fires
* Head injury from falling pipes or debris on the oil rig
* Severed hands and/or severed fingers from pipes or equipment
* Crushed or broken bones from equipment and pipes onboard the oil rig
* Wrongful death while working on an offshore oil rig due to any of these accidents

Maritime Law and Offshore Oil Rigs

Adding to the confusion and difficulty of "what to do after an oil rig accident" is the fact that different oil rig accidents can be subject to different laws. If the accident, injury or wrongful death occurred on an offshore oil rig that can be towed and is not affixed to the ocean floor, then the injury or death is covered under maritime law. You should contact an experienced maritime lawyer to discuss your rights. Maritime law can be very confusing and has a relatively short statute of limitations. You should act quickly in order to receive the compensation your deserve.

Justice for Your Offshore Oil Rig Injury

If you have suffered an injury while working on an offshore oil rig, it's very likely you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. Negligent offshore oil rig companies should be punished for failing to provide a safe working environment on the drilling platform. These oil drilling companies should provide proper training and equipment for the oil rig workers to do their job safely. If you have suffered a personal injury on an offshore oil rig, or a loved one has suffered a wrongful death while working on an offshore oil rig, contact a personal injury lawyer at the Rasansky Law Firm. We will fight negligent offshore oil companies to protect your rights. The consultation is free, and you pay absolutely nothing unless we win your case.