Working on an oil rig is a dangerous profession that demands great physical fitness and ability. Moreover, oil rig explosions can have tragic consequences for those involved. Being injured on the job can destroy your ability to earn an income and increase your need for immediate and appropriate compensation. Other than the severe injuries that occur during an oil rig explosion, the fact that they should be prevented is even more regrettable. It is fairly common for these incidents to occur due to negligence in a site’s operation and management.

Jack-up rigs, floating oil rigs, and lay barges are generally considered vessels under the Jones Act, which provides protection for individuals working on these types of vessels. 

Due to the intense labor carried out around oil rigs, injuries are common and vary greatly in severity. The most typical injuries suffered in these accidents include burn injuries, spinal cord injuries from falls, brain injuries from blasts, loss of  hearing, loss of limbs, lacerations, exposure to toxic chemicals and more. If you or a loved one has been injured in an oil rig explosion, contact an experienced oil and gas attorney at Faulk Barchus for help in pursuing the compensation you need and deserve.

At Faulk Barchus, we can help you receive compensation for:

·      Cost of medical care and hospitalization expenses

·      Lost wages and earning capacity

·      In-home care

·      Ongoing medical treatment and medication

·      Long term rehabilitation expenses

·      Vocational rehabilitation expenses

·      Disfigurement

·      Pain and suffering

·      Loss of a loved one 


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