Offshore Accidents
Production activity has increased in the oilfield; this has resulted in large numbers of people working closely together in order to maximize profits. With more people on a site, the likelihood of a serious accident increases. Depending on the precise circumstances of an offshore accident, you may be able to collect compensation under federal maritime law, state personal injury law, and/or Louisiana workers' compensation law.
If someone in your family has been injured or killed in an offshore accident, contact the Louisiana offshore accident injury attorneys at Stutes & Lavergne for a free consultation about your claim.
Southwest Louisiana lawyer Jody Lavergne has extensive experience with offshore injury litigation, and his thorough knowledge of the law represents a major advantage to our clients in the investigation and presentation of these injury claims:
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Helicopter crashes, including offshore accidents involving shuttle services for crew changes
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Accidents involving salvage company, pipeline construction and other divers
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Injuries or death as the result of serious accidents on oil rigs or offshore platforms
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Accidents involving offshore workers in the oil, gas, or petroleum industries
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Other offshore accidents involving a seaman or other boat crewmembers
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We can pursue Jones Act negligence or wrongful death actions on behalf of offshore oil or gas workers or divers, depending on the specific circumstances. Under different facts, we can bring state-law negligence claims against certain defendants, and at the same time, present a workers' compensation claim under Louisiana law.
No matter the circumstances of your offshore accident claim, you can rely on our firm to provide a solid analysis of your options under state or federal jurisdiction in order to maximize potential compensation. Our experience with offshore oil industry accident claims and the risks presented to offshore workers means that we can understand your situation and cover all the bases in investigating and proving your claim.
To achieve a full understanding of your rights and options in any offshore drilling accident, the advice of an attorney experienced with maritime law, the oil industry, personal injury litigation, and workers' compensation law can be critical. Otherwise, you can miss legally and strategically sound alternatives for the effective development and presentation of your claim.
For additional information about your legal options in regard to a family member's serious or fatal offshore accident, contact Stutes & Lavergne in Lake Charles for a free consultation.
