Brazoria County Offshore Injury Attorney
Advocating for Injured Offshore Workers Since 2007
Working offshore means facing risks that most jobs never come close to: heavy machinery on a moving platform, hazardous materials, extreme weather, and long distances from immediate medical care. When a company cuts corners on safety to protect its bottom line, the people working on its platforms and vessels pay the price. For nearly two decades, Law Office of Jarrod D. Smith has represented offshore workers hurt on rigs, platforms, and support vessels along the Gulf Coast.
Call (979) 232-8361 today to request a free consultation with our offshore injury lawyer.
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What Makes Offshore Injury Cases Different?
Whether the incident involved a fall, an equipment failure, an explosion or fire, or exposure to hazardous chemicals, offshore accidents don’t follow the same rules as a typical workplace injury claim.
Offshore accidents can result in serious injuries while a worker is far away from adequate medical care, such as:
- Burns and blast injuries from explosions and fires
- Broken bones and crush injuries from heavy equipment
- Drowning, near-drowning, and hypothermia
- Traumatic brain injuries from falls or being struck by equipment
- Catastrophic injuries resulting in permanent disability
- Wrongful death, in the most severe incidents
Depending on your job classification and where the incident occurred, your case may fall under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, or general maritime law. Each of these carries its own standards for proving fault and calculating damages so that you can recover adequate compensation to address your medical and financial needs.
Offshore employers and their insurers are well aware of these distinctions, and they frequently argue for whichever classification limits their liability the most, not necessarily the one that’s actually accurate.
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