Houston Offshore Injury Lawyer

The dangers of offshore work are too numerous to list in the space we have available. While some offshore injury cases can be attributed to accidents, employer negligence can often be a contributing factor in such accidents. A few of the causes of offshore injury can include:

• • Falling equipment
  • Slips and falls
  • Explosions and Fires
  • Toxic chemical exposure
  • Heavy loads
  • Broken decks
  • Drilling accidents

Workers can suffer an offshore injury in numerous ways. Some types of offshore injuries a worker can experience include:

• • • Back and spinal injuries
    • Brain damage
    • Broken bones
    • Burns
    • Concussions
    • Crushing injuries
    • Electrocution
    • Eye injuries
    • Hearing loss
    • Limb loss
    • Lung disease
    • Mental and emotional stress
    • Wrongful death

The employer’s attorneys will have questions for workers who suffer an offshore injury. They will seek to discredit or minimize the worker’s claim to fair treatment under the law. The attorneys at the Amaro Law Firm will help prepare the worker’s case by asking about the nature of and circumstances surrounding the offshore injury, such as:

• • • When and where did the injury occur?
    • When and where did the worker receive treatment for the injury?
    • Did the worker receive proper safety training for the job?
    • Did the employer provide adequate safety equipment?
    • Did the employer comply with all federal and state worker safety regulations?

Workers who suffer an offshore injury are entitled to fair compensation for their injuries. The attorneys at the Amaro Law Firm strive to make sure that our clients receive the most possible compensation for their offshore injury cases. Compensation awards can include:

• • • Hospital stays
    • Surgical procedures
    • Post-operative care
    • Physical rehabilitation
    • Prescription drug costs
    • Physician office visits
    • Mental health care
    • Lost wages
    • Lost future earnings
    • Pain and suffering
    • Punitive damages

To find out how we can help you with an offshore injury lawsuit, contact us today at (713) 352-7975. Our friendly staff will ask a few questions about your case and connect you to an offshore injury lawsuit attorney. You can also fill out the “Free Case Evaluation” form at the top of this page.