Oil Platform Injury Cases

I was injured on an offshore oil platform. What are my legal rights?

We see these kind of cases frequently. Unfortunately, there is no quick and easy answer to your question.

An offshore platform differs from an offshore rig because most of the time, the rig can be moved from place to place while the platform is fixed permanently to the ocean floor.

This distinction can make a big difference in your legal rights.

If you are hurt while working on a movable oil rig, you may have rights under the Jones Act, a federal law that can be favorable to injured workers.

On the other hand, if you are hurt on an offshore platform, things get complicated quickly. You may be a Longshoreman, entitled only to benefits under the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act.

Or you may have legal claims against third parties if they caused your injury under "General Maritime Law."

Oil platform injuries can be very complicated from a legal standpoint. If you are hurt on an offshore oil platform, you should strongly consider seeking independent legal advice from an attorney who specializes in these kinds of cases.


Want to know more about maritime injury cases?

We strive to provide the best, most professional, and most effective representation to workers in the offshore industry.

To learn more about our law firm and what we can do for you, please visit the following websites:

http://www.vbattorneys.com/

www.maritimeaccidentattorney.com

http://www.houstoninjuryaccidentlaw.com/

If you want to know more about offshore injury claims, please take a moment to read the following articles:

1. How to hire the best lawyer for your Jones Act or offshore injury case

2. What is the Jones Act?

3. What is a Longshoreman and What Are Their Legal Rights When Injured?

4. The difference between the Jones Act and the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act

5. The Truth About Offshore Injury Claims.

6. What Should You Do If You Are Injured Offshore

7. What you should know if you were hurt offshore and your employer is giving you a hard time

8. Should I give my employer or the insurance company a "recorded statement?"

9. Do I need to hire a lawyer for my Jones Act or offshore injury claim?

10. What happens when you file a Jones Act lawsuit.

11. 6 Critical Things you must know if you are injured at sea

12. The Secrets Your Employer May Not Want You To Know If You Are Injured Offshore.