Offshore oil rigs are dangerous places for workers. Heavy equipment use, slip and falls, fires and explosions, and other factors put workers at risk for suffering serious injuries and even death. If you have been injured on an offshore oil rig, you may be eligible for compensation to cover all accident-related expenses.
The Law Office of Kenneth W. DeJean is familiar with maritime laws that apply in oil rig accident cases. We are also familiar with the Jones Act which applies in accident cases involving injured seamen. If you have been injured, we will apply our experience and knowledge of specific laws to effectively build your claim.
If your employer was negligent and you were injured as a result, you may be able to sue your employer for negligence and/or unseaworthiness. Depending on the circumstances of your accident injury, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim, workers' compensation claim, Jones Act claim, and others. Lawyer Kenneth W. DeJean has 35 years of experience in these matters, and can help explain your various options for pursuing compensation.
Explosion Accidents and Fires
Explosions and fires on oil rigs are often news-making events that injure or kill numerous workers. You may have suffered burn injuries, injuries due to smoke inhalation, back injuries, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, or other injuries. In an offshore explosion or fire, it is important to determine liability and responsible parties. Some common causes of oil rig explosions and fires include the use of defective equipment, failure to meet safety standards, and failure to maintain safe equipment.
Contact a West Baton Rouge Fire Injuries Attorney
For experienced representation in offshore injury accidents or fatal accidents, you can count on us. In the Lafayette area and throughout Louisiana, clients can call Ken DeJean and expect a prompt return phone call. Call 337-326-4582 or contact us online.
