DRILLING RIG ACCIDENT LAWYERS IN NEW ORLEANS
Drilling rig accidents often involve explosions or fires, resulting in serious injuries in victims. While working on a drilling rig comes with real risks, employers have a responsibility to take measures to protect the safety of workers.
Workers should receive proper training and equipment. When workplaces fail to provide this, accidents can happen. If a drilling rig accident is caused by a party’s negligence or neglect, drilling rig workers may be entitled to seek damages through personal injury lawsuits.
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CAUSES OF DRILLING RIG ACCIDENTS
What causes drilling rig accidents? One of the most famous drilling rig accident was the Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010. The accident was the result of an explosion, but the problems that led to the explosion predated the accident. The direct cause of the accident, according to the New York Times, was due to the failure of a cement base. Yet, multiple reports indicate that BP cut corners and sometimes put workers at risk to make a profit. Years of no consequences resulted in the company continuing to cut corners and make risky decisions.
Drilling rig accidents can occur for a variety of reasons. Workers can be injured due to falling objects, leaks, blowouts, or because workers were not provided with the proper safety equipment they needed. Workers on a drilling rig should also receive proper training so that they can do their jobs safely. Many drilling rig accidents occur because oil companies are negligent in maintaining safety standards and doing their due diligence when it comes to safety. If you’ve been hurt on a drilling rig accident, consider seeking legal counsel. The drilling rig accident attorneys at Stag Liuzza in New Orleans, Louisiana work closely with victims and families who have been impacted by the negligence of big oil. Our firm can fight these companies to help you get the compensation you may deserve under the law. Big oil companies may have teams of lawyers representing their interests. You need a team of lawyers on your side as well.
BURN AND EXPLOSION INJURIES
Burn and explosion injuries can be life-altering and severe. Explosions or blast injuries can be very serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the injuries related to explosions include blast lung or pulmonary trauma, eye damage or loss, traumatic brain injury, abdominal hemorrhage, and middle ear damage. Other injuries can include shrapnel wounds, fractures, amputations, burns, crush injuries, and damage to the internal organs. Explosion injuries can be life-threatening and can impact a person for life. Blast lung is the most common cause of death, though the severe trauma associated with explosions can result in a range of injuries that can be life-altering or result in death.
Burn injuries can be disfiguring and painful. Depending on the severity of the burn, victims may need skin grafts, amputations, and plastic or reconstructive surgery. The psychological trauma of a burn injury can be especially devastating because of the pain of these injuries, the long recovery time, and the disfiguring nature of these injuries.
If you or a loved one was hurt in a drilling rig accident and suffered a burn or explosion injury, you may be entitled to seek damages under the law. Stag Liuzza are drilling rig accident lawyers in New Orleans, Louisiana who work closely with victims and families to help them seek the damages they may deserve under the law. You may only have a limited amount of time to make a claim or to seek justice. Contact our firm today to protect your rights and to learn more.
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