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Have You Been Injured On An Offshore Oil Jack-Up Rig?

Jack-up oil drilling rigs are widely recognized as dangerous, even in calm waters. These mobile drilling rigs are designed to operate in harsh offshore environments, often in remote locations far from immediate medical care. The very nature of their work, drilling into the seabed and extracting oil, exposes workers to significant risks, including equipment malfunctions, structural failures, and hazardous weather conditions. Jack-up rigs, in particular, are susceptible to instability due to their retractable legs, which rest on the ocean floor but are subject to shifting tides, waves, and seabed conditions. Even in calm waters, these rigs can experience sudden shifts, creating unsafe working conditions. The physical demands of working on these rigs, combined with the inherent dangers of operating in offshore environments, mean that accidents and injuries are not uncommon. In many cases, such accidents result from the negligence of the rig owner or operator, improper maintenance of equipment, or insufficient safety measures.

If you have been injured while working on a jack-up rig or any other type of mobile drilling rig, you may be entitled to compensation for your financial and noneconomic losses. Maritime law, including the Jones Act, provides strong protections for offshore workers, ensuring that injured seamen can recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and future earning potential. Additionally, workers can seek damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and the long-term impact of their injuries. If the rig owner or operator was negligent in maintaining a safe working environment, failed to provide proper equipment, or otherwise contributed to your injury, you have the right to pursue legal action to hold them accountable. An experienced maritime attorney can help you navigate the complexities of offshore injury claims and fight to secure the full compensation you deserve for both your economic and noneconomic losses.

Spagnoletti Law Firm has a team of lawyers that aggressively represents injured drilling rig workers and the families of fatal accident victims. With more than decades of combined experience representing workers and their families, our lawyers have the investigative resources and advocacy skills you need.

Call us at 713-804-9306 to learn how we can help you. In a free consultation, one of our attorneys can review your case and discuss its value.

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The Jones Act contains provisions that enable injured oil rig workers to obtain compensation for medical care (called maintenance benefits) and lost wages (called cure benefits). If the owner of the rig failed to keep equipment in proper working order, you may also be able to obtain additional compensation via an unseaworthiness claim. However, if your claim is not handled properly, you may not be able to obtain all of the compensation you deserve.

At Spagnoletti Law Firm, our jack-up rig accident lawyers have extensive experience in cases involving injuries on mobile oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We understand the complexities of the Jones Act and other applicable laws, and when we represent you, we will seek compensation for all of your losses from all available sources. You can depend on Spagnoletti Law Firm for skillful advocacy at all stages of the legal process.

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