Admiralty/Maritime (offshore) Settlements and Verdicts
Inland Vessel Accident Lawyers in Lafayette, Louisiana
If you travel through the bayous, canals, marshes and swamps of Louisiana, you are likely to come across an inland drilling barge engaged in the search for oil and gas. The law views these vessels generally as it does jackup rigs and semi-submersibles — special purpose vessels.
The crewmen of such drill barges are generally afforded the special protection of Jones Act seamen and retain the right to sue their own employer for its negligence in causing their injury or for the vessel owner's / operator's failure to provide a seaworthy vessel.
Experience When You Need It
We've handled many, many such cases involving a wide range of different types of accidents, from serious injury due to the blowout of a well and destruction of the barge to drill floor accidents and slip-and-falls. No two cases are ever exactly alike, and every one should have the diligence and skills of an experienced attorney to protect the injured person's rights.
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Please call toll-free from anywhere in the United States (888-326-8343) to discuss your case or to make an appointment. You may also contact us online.
