Injured Offshore Oil Worker Awarded $4 Million
On October 8, a federal jury ordered Transocean to pay over $4 million in damages related to injuries occurring in an offshore oil rig accident in 2007, according to BusinessWeek.com.
The jury ruled in favor of a 32-year-old oil field worker who was injured when an offshore oil rig’s hydraulic basket malfunctioned while he was working on it. He was working aboard the Amirante, which was owned by Transocean.
The employee now has permanent brain damage, among several other injuries. He cannot return to work or be left alone. He will need constant care for the remainder of his life. The jury unanimously found Transocean liable and awarded the injured worker $4,091,867.
As this very tragic story illustrates, working on an oil rig or in an oil field can be a very dangerous and strenuous job. Workers often work long hours in harsh conditions. There are dangers from not only human error from other workers, but also dangers from equipment failure or malfunction and exposure to dangerous chemicals. Some companies choose to save money by skimping on safety equipment or safety training or procedures.
If you or someone you care about has been injured due to an Oklahoma oil industry accident, contact the dedicated Oklahoma oil field injury attorneys at the Maples Law Firm today for a free consultation. Our attorneys are very knowledgeable about the oil industry and will work hard to get fair compensation for your injuries. Call us today at (405) 705-5050.