Three Crucial Tips for Deepwater Horizon Workers & Their Families

April 20th, 2010, is a date that many people will remember as the day their lives changed. Nearly a dozen workers went missing and are presumed dead while countless others were injured. Husbands, wives and children were all affected by this tragedy that will go down in history as one of the worst offshore oil spills in history.

What is so unfortunate about the Deepwater Horizon explosion is that as more evidence surfaces, it appears as though it is an accident that could have been prevented. The New York Times reported that internal BP documents revealed that there had been safety concerns regarding the Deepwater Horizon rig for months. Despite the concerns and warnings, the drilling efforts pushed ahead, which eventually led to tragic deaths and injuries.

Even though Transocean and BP have publicly accepted responsibility for the explosion, it is what they have been doing behind the scenes that is so troublesome. The companies have attempted to limit their liability, which ends up hurting the people they have relied on the most – their employees.

If you or your family member has been injured in the Deepwater Horizon explosion, here are some things that you need to do to protect yourself and your loved ones:

• Seek the appropriate medical attention. Many workers suffered serious injuries. There has also been concern over the development of posttraumatic stress disorder. Make sure that you visit a doctor for medical treatment if you have been injured either physically or mentally.

• Don’t sign anything from BP, Transocean or any other company associated with the explosion. These companies are concerned about protecting their liability and you could end up signing something that would hurt your chances of recovering compensation.

• Call a Board Certified maritime lawyer. At the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C., we had initially been advising the Deepwater Horizon survivors and their families who had been calling our office, to wait, that there was no hurry. However, the actions taken by the companies have changed things. You should strongly consider talking with a maritime attorney who can review your case, free of charge.

Contact an experienced maritime lawyer the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at 877.724.7800 today. You can also fill out our contact form. We will provide you with a free consultation regarding your rights and legal options.

Be sure to order maritime attorney Brian Beckcom’s book, The Most Common Questions About the Transocean Rig Explosion.