Oilfield and Maritime Injuries on Offshore Oil Rigs
Gulf Coast Oil Worker Injury Attorneys
Oilmen do some of the most dangerous work in America, whether they work in the oilfields, on a jack-up rig, or an oil rig anchored in the Gulf. While the individual worker may take every possible precaution, his safety and even his life may still depend upon the actions of other work crews or conditions on the oilfield.
As the oil and gas business is booming, accidents on offshore rigs are increasing. When an oilfield worker is injured or dies in an oilfield accident, on a jack-up rig, or traveling to or from an offshore oil rig, families often need help understanding their rights and how to get compensation for the damages caused by the injury or death.
At the Baton Rouge law office of Cardenas & Saunders our injury lawyers are experienced in investigating oilfield and industrial accidents, as well as injuries at sea. In fact, our firm has collected millions in maritime cases for people injured on ships, boats and other sea-going vessels in the Gulf of Mexico. People working in the oil and gas industry are exposed to many potential dangers, including explosions, fires, slip and fall accidents, dangerous chemicals, and other hazards.
Contact our office to schedule a free consultation. We can help you understand your options for financial recovery. We help injured workers in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi obtain compensation through:
- Workers' compensation
- A third-party personal injury case against another work crew on an oilfield or oil rig
- A product liability case against a manufacturer if you were injured by defective equipment
- An employer under the Jones Act if you were injured at sea as an oil driller, roustabout, or rigger while on board a ship or jack-up rig, submersible, or in a helicopter crash going to or from an offshore rig
Negligence of Another Worker or Crew
In many cases, if you were injured on the job, your only recourse will be workers' compensation. However, if you believe that your injury was partly or fully caused by the negligence of someone besides your employer (e.g. another contractor on the job site); you may have a third-party injury case. It's not unusual for other crews to be on the field doing testing, drilling, frac jobs, wireline operations, restoration, or workover. Each crew (and their employer) is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.
Wrongful Death Claims
We help family members recover money after the death of an oilfield worker. Compensation in a wrongful death case can cover:
- The loss of current and future earnings your loved one would have brought to the family,
- Medical and funeral costs,
- Less tangible yet important losses such as the loss of companionship, guidance and parenting (if the deceased had children).
There is a limited amount of time to bring a wrongful death claim. Please contact our office as soon as possible so you do not miss your opportunity to get financial help for your family during this time of need.
Contact an Oilfield / Maritime Injury Lawyer
If your family has suffered a loss due to an oilfield or oil rig accident, contact Cardenas & Saunders to protect your right to compensation. Clients who choose us receive the following:
- Free initial consultations in English or Spanish — Se habla español
- Toll-free access at (877) 354-4529.
- Contingent fees in injury cases — no recovery means no fees or costs
- Attorneys licensed in state and federal courts in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi Leonard Cardenas, III is board certified as a civil trial lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
