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Offshore Oil Rig Accidents
Have You Been Affected by an Oil Rig Disaster? Let Grossman Law Offices Fight For You!
Injuries that occur offshore are dictated by the Jones Act (or Seaman’s Injuries). The Jones Act was created to protect the maritime workers who get injured at work due to the direct or indirect negligence of their employer.
There are many different maritime workers who are covered by the Jones Act such as oil rig workers, offshore platform workers, sailors & ship workers, tankers, barge workers, jack-up rig workers, and freighter crews.
The employer is responsible for ensuring that the workplace is hazard-free. Injuries such as collisions, slippery decks, injuries received while boarding or leaving the ship or platform, unsecured loads, and falling injuries.
Is my Offshore Oil Rig Injury Covered by the Jones Act?
Ships, off shore oil-rigs, river boats and barges are just a few of the vessels that would fall under the Jones Act. According to the Jones Act, the injured worker must prove that his or her employer was negligent in providing the worker with a safe workplace. This is contrary to a workers’ compensation claim where determining fault is not necessary. Personal injury and wrongful death cases involving maritime law can be filed in both state and federal court. It is a crucial to know which court to file the claim with, and why. In any case, if an offshore oil worker is killed or suffers a serious injury while at sea, that worker's employer or employers (and in many cases several additional parties) may be held liable. It is vital in these cases to immediately investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the accident. Obtaining facts and evidence as soon as possible can make all the difference in receiving a favorable outcome.
Due to the inherent nature of the job, working on an offshore oil platform can be extremely dangerous, and unfortunately, can often cause serious injuries such as limb amputation, serious burn injuries, head and brain injury, and crushing injuries. Offshore rig workers also have a very serious risk of being fatally injured (wrongful death). It is of utmost importance to obtain the medical attention necessary, and the offshore oil rig injury attorneys at Grossman Law Offices are capable of helping you receive the monetary compensation you need to cover all of your damages, including those medical bills.
Is my employer responsible for my injuries & medical bills?
What if I was injured while working offshore?
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