Lake Charles Oil Platform Accident Attorneys
Offshore platform and onshore drilling accidents can result in life-changing injuries, and are often fatal. Injured oil workers and their families are quickly buried under medical bills and the everyday expenses of life that they can no longer afford now that they are out of work due to their injuries. Our Lake Charles Oil Platform accident attorneys have a proven track record of success in helping injury victims like you. Please, call us today so we can get started on your case right away.
Offshore Platform Accidents
Workers who are injured in offshore platform accidents, and the loved ones of those who are killed in these accidents are typically eligible for either Workers’ Compensation benefits or benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). Which type of benefits apply to you will depend on where you accident occurred.
If the platform was located in federal waters, you can seek LHWCA benefits. Otherwise, in most cases, the Workers’ Compensation law of the state adjacent to the fixed platform will apply. However, other factors, such as the type of task you were performing when you were injured can affect which laws will apply to your case. LHWCA benefits are usually preferable to Workers’ Compensation benefits. Our Lake Charles oil platform accident attorneys will be able determine which laws apply to you, so that you make the proper claims and receive maximum compensation for your injuries or the loss of a loved one.
Workers’ Compensation and LHWCA benefits are limited. In order to receive adequate compensation for all of your losses, a third party claim be also be necessary.
Onshore Drilling Accidents
If you were injured or lost a loved one in an onshore drilling accidents, you should file a Workers’ Compensation claim as soon as possible. Our Lake Charles oil platform accident attorneys can help you with your claim. A Workers’ Compensation claim is an insurance claim, not a lawsuit, and you do not need to prove fault to receive benefits. You can start receiving benefits very quickly, but they are very limited.
If you have been seriously injured, Workers’ Compensation benefits will not be enough to sustain you and your family. Under Workers’ Compensation law, you are barred from suing your employer, but a third party lawsuit may be appropriate. Through a third party lawsuit you could potentially receive full compensation for your economic and noneconomic damages.
Please, do not wait until it is too late to file your claim. Call the Lake Charles oil platform accident attorneys of Larry Curtis Law at 800-836-2064 or contact us online today.