30-year-old Mississippi resident JP Upton had been unable to support his wife and 1-year child after being seriously injured working on a semi-submersible owned and operated by Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
A jury recently awarded him $4.9 million in compensation in his lawsuit against Diamond for its gross negligence and unseaworthiness.
Upton suffered injuries to his left arm, spine, ribs and other areas of his body in an accident on the vessel
Ocean Yorktown on Mar.10, 2010.
Upton was assisting in the installation of a compensator. During the operation, he had to get in a riding belt which was suspended in the air. The belt malfunctioned and he was thrown 20 feet onto the deck. He laid unconscious for 25 minutes.
Diamond was guilty of not providing proper training.
The vessel was operating in Brazilian waters.
Diamond Offshore Drilling is based in Texas.
If you’ve been injured working for Diamond Offshore Drilling, visit an experienced Gulf Coast maritime law firm to get the justice you deserve.
Source: The Ghostly Galleon.com
Category: Offshore Oil Rig Accident
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