Lafayette Offshore Accident Attorney
Louisiana is known for its oilfield driven economy. It isn’t unusual for high school graduates to forgo college in search of offshore jobs with large oil companies. It is hard work but pays incredibly well. These higher than average oilfield incomes attract a lot of attention. Many of our Louisiana friends and families count on the oilfield for offshore work. Offshore accidents can be devastating.
The greater reward of an oilfield occupation carries with it considerable risk. Most offshore employees live on-site while working, they get exposed to incredible danger. Terrible weather and extreme heat are a part of everyday life. Hurricane season leads to constant uncertainty. Additionally, the nature of the job itself is very dangerous. Large tools and dangerous chemicals and pressurized equipment are everywhere.
OFFSHORE ACCIDENT EXAMPLES
Specialized training is a safety requirement before anyone steps on to an oil platform. The oilfield industry puts considerable effort into ensuring the minimization of risks. But no matter how much training employees receive, offshore accidents can and will happen.
- Falling tools and debris
- Hits from cranes and large equipment
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Falling overboard
- Exposure to toxic and caustic materials
- Extreme heat and wind
- Pinching and crushing injuries
- Objects striking the eye
It’s easy to see why deaths are seven times more likely to occur in this profession. There are a million ways to hurt yourself. Offshore workers are often subject to:
- Chemical burns
- Smoke inhalation
- Eye Injuries
- Burns from hot surfaces and fire
- Broken bones
- Crushing injuries
- Cuts and bruises
- Severe blunt trauma
- Paralysis
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS IN NEED OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE, CONTACT LAFAYETTE OFFSHORE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY @ THE LAW OFFICES OF CLAY BURGESS NOW.
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