Oil Rig Injury
Have You Suffered a Workplace Injury Due to an Oil Rig Accident?
New Orleans Oil Rig Injury Attorneys
Few industries combine extreme danger with indispensability quite like oil rig work. Oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico are vital to our nation’s energy sector, but importance to the national and global economy doesn’t necessarily mean workers on oil rigs receive adequate protection from injuries.
Some of the many risks facing oil rig workers on a daily basis include:
- Extreme weather events
- Dangerous seas
- Heavy machinery
- Hazardous chemicals
- A variety of burn risks
- Falls from great heights
- Brain and spine injuries from a variety of sources
- Inhalation of toxic fumes
- Limb-crushing incidents and amputations
These types of injuries can fall into a number of categories, but usually they are either workers’ comp injuries or caused by negligence of an employer. Oil rigs are dangerous workplaces, and accidents can happen. Negligence is not a necessary component for an injured oil rig worker to file a workers’ comp claim.
However, there are also scenarios where an employer doesn’t properly maintain equipment, overworks their employees, or doesn’t provide the necessary safety training or equipment to keep oil rig workers safe. Those types of cases are unique and should be approached differently.
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What Types of Safety Measures Are Employers and Oil Rig Owners Required to Provide?
Examples of safety measures oil rig owners and employers are required to provide include things like:
- Sturdy handrails on catwalks and stairs
- Adequate lighting on all steps and walkways
- Enough personal protective equipment (PPE) for every oil rig worker
- Regular drug and alcohol tests
- Adequate number of fire extinguishers and safety gear
- Detailed protocol for working in confined spaces or heights
- Regular training
- Daily safety inspections of equipment
- Proper storage and handling protocols for hazardous materials
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Louisiana Oil Rig Injury Frequently Asked Questions
Under the Jones Act, oil rig workers and other maritime workers have added protection against workplace injuries. If you are an injured oil rig worker, it’s likely in your best interest to consult with an attorney who has experience handling Jones Act claims. The oil rig injury lawyers at Mike Brandner Injury Attorneys can help.
In most situations it’s a good idea to avoid negotiating directly with your employer, the oil rig holding company, or their insurance company. These companies often try to convince injured oil rig workers to accept less money than they deserve for their injuries. While these tactics don’t always rise to the level of intimidation, coercion, or dishonest tricks, those types of actions are far from unheard of after oil rig injury claims.
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