Oil Rig Accident and Platform Explosion Lawyers

Our Undefeated Oil Rig and Offshore Explosion Lawyers are known for recovering record-setting verdicts and settlements for offshore oil rig, barge, and platform workers across Texas, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast.
In addition to being Undefeated and having recovered Billions for offshore explosion victims and their families, our Oil Rig Explosion Lawyers.
Most recently, our Explosion Lawyers reached a $90 Million Settlement on behalf of an oilfield worker who was severely burned during a blowout, making it the #1 Largest Oilfield Explosion settlement in history.
Our Undefeated Oil Rig Accident and Offshore Explosion Lawyers have successfully represented workers who were tragically injured or killed in connection with the most catastrophic workplace accidents and explosions in recent history, including.

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Injured in an Offshore Oil Rig, Pipeline, or Platform Explosion?

Regardless of whether you (or your loved one) work on a platform, barge, land rig, or offshore rig, serious accidents and fatalities are much more common in the Oil & Gas industry than in any other industry in the country.
In fact, the oil and gas industry has an on-the-job fatality rate that is 7 times greater than that of any other U.S. industry, according to OSHA.
In 2020, for example, the total rate of injuries among oil and gas and petrochemical workers and contractors was 5 times higher than in any other industry in the country.

Oil Rig and Refinery Explosions On the Rise in Louisiana

Having successfully represented workers who were injured in connection with the most catastrophic Oil Rig and Platform explosions in history, our Offshore Rig Explosion Attorneys have repeatedly seen a direct correlation between catastrophic workplace accidents and explosions and management’s focus on increasing corporate profits —i.e., the greater the focus on profit, the more explosions and other catastrophic accidents tend to occur.

Oil Rigs, Pipelines and Platforms Should Never Explode

Generally, some of the most common causes of onshore and offshore oil rig explosions include:
Rushing jobs and failing to perform necessary hazard analysis
Deficiencies in Process Safety Management, including failure to perform Process Hazard Analysis, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and Management of Change
Inadequately trained contractors
Failure to properly lockout and/or tagout non-intrinsically safe equipment before beginning hot work.

Don’t Place Your Future in Hands of the Company and their Lawyers

No matter what the company or their claims reps tell you, they are not looking out for your best interests. Their priority is saving the company money, and they’ll do whatever necessary to prevent you from recovering the damages that you’re legally entitled to.
Just as the company has lawyers working for them, it’s very important that you have an Experienced Oil Rig Accident Lawyer looking out for and protecting you.
Your lawyer will be able to explain your rights and options, review any documents that the company has provided or is trying to get you to sign, and make sure that you don’t give any statements or do anything else that the company or its lawyers could use against you later.

Common Types of Oil Rig Injuries

Fires and explosions: Since oil is naturally flammable, fires and explosions are common.
Defective machinery: Defective equipment and machinery can cause workers to be crushed, maimed, or killed on the job. Transportation accidents: Workers may be hurt during transit on the job site.
Weather: Hazardous weather can create dangerous situations in which workers are injured.
Slip-and-falls: Falls can be deadly, and insufficient safety equipment and poor weather may exacerbate the risk on oil rigs.
Chemical exposure: Potentially hazardous chemicals are used in the oil extraction process, and workers can suffer as a result of chemical exposure.

FAQ QUESTION AND ANSWER

What is the highest position on an oil rig?

Toolpusher: The highest position at the drilling location, responsible for every crew.

What is the nickname for oil workers?

They are both general laborers, with the roughneck being the more experienced or senior of the two positions.

Who is in charge of an oil rig?

The Driller is the person on a rig who is in charge of the well drilling process, they supervise the crew and the running of the rig itself.

Who owns most oil rigs?

Valaris has the largest fleet of offshore oil rigs in the world. Valaris plc is incorporated in the United Kingdom and was established in 2019 through the merger of Ensco and Rowan. It is among the largest oil field service companies in the world. Valaris' fleet is mainly made up of jackup rigs.

Who owns oil rigs in India?

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is an Indian central public sector undertaking under the ownership of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.

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What was the worst oil platform accident?

The North Sea disaster on Piper Alpha remains the worst oil rig disaster ever. The tragic event claimed the lives of 167 people on 6 July 1988. A communication error between shift changes resulted in a gas leakage which triggered multiple explosions on the platform. Of the 226 workers, only 61 survived

What caused the explosion on the oil rig?

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill occurred after a surge of natural gas blasted through a concrete core recently installed to seal an oil well for later use.

What was the famous oil rig disaster?

The Ocean Ranger oil drilling rig disaster which occurred in the North Atlantic Sea off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, on 15 February 1982 is one of the deadliest offshore oil rig accidents in history. The offshore oil drilling capsized and sank killing 84 crew members onboard.

How do oil rig workers died?

They fall great distances into deep water and can die from the impact of the fall or drowning. In one incident, four workers fell to their deaths because the rig operator did not fix the patchy grating that the employees fell through.

How do oil rig workers died?

They fall great distances into deep water and can die from the impact of the fall or drowning. In one incident, four workers fell to their deaths because the rig operator did not fix the patchy grating that the employees fell through.

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What causes oil rig accidents?

There can be a variety of reasons an oil rig will combust, but the most common causes of oil rig explosions include things like fires, pipeline blowouts, machinery malfunctions or defective equipment, unsafe drilling procedures, and inadequate maintenance

What are 3 negatives about oil rigs?

Drilling projects operate around the clock generating pollution, fueling climate change, disrupting wildlife and damaging public lands that were set aside to benefit all people.

Why is oil drilling harmful?

Specifically, oil and gas exploration and development causes disruption of migratory pathways, degradation of important animal habitats, and oil spills—which can be devastating to the animals and humans who depend on these ecosystems.

How much oil is left?

The world has proven reserves equivalent to 46.6 times its annual consumption levels. This means it has about 47 years of oil left (at current consumption levels and excluding unproven reserves).

How much oil is left?

The world has proven reserves equivalent to 46.6 times its annual consumption levels. This means it has about 47 years of oil left (at current consumption levels and excluding unproven reserves).

What will replace oil?

Hydrogen. Hydrogen is a potentially emissions-free alternative fuel that can be produced from domestic resources for use in fuel cell vehicles.
Natural Gas. Natural gas is a domestically abundant fuel that can have significant cost advantages over gasoline and diesel fuels.

What is the danger of oil industry?

Explosions and Fires. Workers in the oil and gas industries face the risk of fire and explosion due to ignition of flammable vapors or gases. Flammable gases, such as well gases, vapors, and hydrogen sulfide, can be released from wells, trucks, production equipment or surface equipment such as tanks and shale shakers.

Which country has the most oil?

Venezuela has the largest amount of oil reserves in the world with more than 300 billion barrels in reserve. Saudi Arabia has the second-largest amount of oil reserves in the world with 297.5 billion barrels.

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