With volatile substances and heavy machinery, working on an oil rig has its risks. When the perfect sequence of events triggers an oil rig explosion, the lives of workers and their families are changed forever. After this occurs, oil companies push the same narrative: oil rig work is dangerous, they value safety, and they did all they could to prevent the accident. At Arnold & Itkin, we’ve learned time and time again that this isn’t the truth. The truth is this: oil rig explosions are always the result of negligence.
Oil rig work can be dangerous, but this does not mean it's acceptable when workers are seriously injured or killed.
If you or someone you love has been hurt, our team is here for you. When the crew of the Deepwater Horizon needed help after the worst oil rig accident in American history, they called us. Our Houston, Texas offshore explosion lawyers have won billions. Whether you need an oil rig explosion attorney in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, or anywhere in the United States, you can trust us. When oil rigs explode, we're the lawyers people turn to most. Our resources, work ethic, and record of victories against the world’s biggest companies make us the team you can trust, no matter what.
Abogados de lesiones por accidentes marítimos y en alta mar en Houston
Oil Rig Explosion Attorneys with a Reputation for Winning
We know what it takes to fight large oil companies. While they may have seemingly endless resources, we have an endless dedication to making things right for our clients. When they try to threaten your livelihood, intimidate you with lawyers, or sign away your rights after an accident, we’ll be there to tell them it isn’t acceptable.
When the Deepwater Horizon was burning on national television, eventually sinking to the ocean floor, more than one-third of the oil rig's crew trusted us with their recovery, and we made sure they were treated right. Now, we’re here to help you win.
Our experience with oil rig explosions and maritime law means that people turn to us when serious accidents are making headlines. Our track record of significant results means we’re prepared for every type of case, no matter how high-profile it is.
Our Team Will Never Be Outworked
When we take a person’s case, it means that we’re completely dedicated to getting the best results. We’re a team that never stops because we know our work can change lives for the better. Because we care, we live for the fight. This means we won’t allow our clients to be mistreated with offensive lowball settlement offers. If a company isn’t being fair, we won’t hesitate to take the fight to a courtroom. Our involvement makes clear to the other side that their usual tactics won’t work.
As experienced lawyers, we’re the right firm to trust after an oil rig explosion. We’ve worked extensively on offshore accident cases and know the unique laws associated with them. Our work has earned us a reputation that the largest oil companies recognize. Each year, we set higher records for settlements and verdicts. Why? Because our clients need results. We take their cases personally. We give them everything.
Common Types of Oil Rig Explosion Injuries
Drilling utilizes astounding pressure to retrieve oil. Any blockage or backflow in the system can result in an intense explosion, igniting the naturally occurring hydrocarbons in the process. These are known as “blowouts.” Blowouts are usually sudden and can rupture pipelines, causing large amounts of pressurized oil and gas to spew into the surrounding area. They often result in catastrophic explosions and fires.
In a heartbeat, an oil rig explosion can level part or all of a rig, causing catastrophic injuries and claiming workers' lives.
Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are one of the most common consequences of an oil rig explosion. The isolation of oil rigs exacerbates the situation, limiting immediate escape and medical intervention. Severe burns can lead to lasting impairments and amputations, and they can cause devastating psychological and physical scars, including increased risks of skin cancer and gangrene. The recovery process is often prolonged, painful, and challenging, including significant loss of income due to the inability to work.
Brain Injuries
Brain injuries from oil rig explosions are catastrophically life-altering. The brain, central to bodily functions, can be damaged through direct impact from debris, forceful blows, or oxygen deprivation due to smoke inhalation. The irreversible nature of brain damage imposes enduring physical, emotional, and financial burdens, as victims grapple with altered daily functionalities and potential long-term care needs.
Spinal Cord Injuries
The sheer force of an offshore explosion poses a significant risk of spinal injuries, with the potential to inflict life-long paralysis or quadriplegia. These injuries disrupt the brain's ability to communicate with the body, severely limiting mobility and motor function. Recovery from such injuries is rare, leaving rig workers facing immense challenges, including irreversible loss of income and ongoing medical expenses.
Crush Injuries
Crush injuries represent a severe risk on oil rigs, where the immense force of explosions can trap workers between heavy machinery or strike them with debris. Such injuries are characterized by significant physical trauma, often leading to complications like compartment syndrome, where pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels. Crush injuries are life-threatening, with the potential for long-term disability.
Dismemberment
Dismemberment is among the most gruesome and immediate consequences of oil rig explosions. The violent force can sever limbs, leaving survivors with profound physical and psychological trauma. Unlike surgical amputations, which are planned and executed with precision, traumatic dismemberment is often accompanied by other critical injuries, complicating medical response and recovery.
Falls Overboard/Drowning
Falls overboard and the consequent risk of drowning are stark realities in the aftermath of oil rig explosions. Amid the chaos and structural damage, workers may find themselves inadvertently plunged into the sea, facing the dual threats of hypothermia and drowning. Even for those rescued, the psychological impact of such an experience can be profound, leaving lasting scars.
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Offshore oil companies must provide their employees with the necessary safety precautions to prevent major disasters at sea. When they fail to put safety first, they jeopardize their crews, the environment, and coastal communities and businesses.
If you or a loved one has been tragically injured or wrongfully killed in an oil rig explosion, you deserve compensation. Our offshore oil rig explosion attorneys have the skill and resources to help. We've secured more than $20 billion for our clients.
If you were injured in an offshore explosion, contact Arnold & Itkin.
