Oil Rig Worker Representation in the Gulf of Mexico
Workers on oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico face dangerous conditions and demanding pressures on the high seas. Oil rig explosions are serious accidents that can have catastrophic and deadly consequences. When those explosions are caused by negligent safety practices or insufficient maintenance aboard oil rigs, accident victims deserve to be compensated for their injuries, pain and suffering and other damages.
At the law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend in Houston, our lawyers have represented oil workers in the Gulf of Mexico and across Texas in personal injury lawsuits. With more than 60 years of experience, we have held responsible parties accountable for their mistakes, and we can handle your case with confidence. To learn how we can help you after you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an oil rig explosion, call 713-222-7211 (toll free 800-870-9584) or contact our office online.
Houston Oil Rig Explosion Attorneys
Oil rig explosions can cause a wide range of serious and catastrophic injuries, including burns, lacerations, chemical exposure, loss of hearing and sight, paralysis, brain injuries and many others. These explosions can result from:
- Fires
- Blowouts
- Severed power lines
- Chemical spills and exposure
- Equipment failure
- Negligence on behalf of a crew member or rig owner
- Drilling rig accidents
If you have been injured on an oil rig, you may be eligible to file a claim under the Jones Act, which gives employees rights for damages, including medical expenses, after an accident. If you are unable to return to work, you may also be able to get benefits for retraining, because serious injuries often prevent workers from doing the same jobs.
Schedule a Free Consultation in Texas
If you or a loved one has been injured in an oil rig explosion, contact a workplace injury lawyer at the law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend to schedule a free initial consultation. Either send us an e-mail or call our Houston office at 713-222-7211 (toll free 800-870-9584).
