Offshore injuries are incredibly unique. Typically, an offshore injury does not fall under a particular set of state laws. A myriad of federal and international laws regulate those injuries that occur on the ocean and in the intracoastal waterways. The law controlling the injury claim will depend on many factors, including: the location of the injury, the type of vessel on which the injury occurred, the employer of the injured worker, the occupation of the injured worker and many others. Picking a lawyer with the right combination of brains, common sense and experience can be your most important starting point.

Jones Act

Many offshore injuries, including on offshore oil rigs, are covered by the Jones Act. Settlements in Jones Act injury

Longshore Harbor worker

Another type of offshore injury are those involved in the day-to-day operation of constructing, loading and unloading vessels are subject to the Longshoremans' and Harbor workers' Compensation Act (LHCA). Administrated by the U.S. Department of Labor, injured longshoremen can quickly find themselves overwhelmed by the vast law.

Oil Production Rigs

Some offshore injuries result from oil production rigs are permanently attached to the ocean floor. Federal law provides protection for those injured aboard these facilities. Administrated by the U.S. Department of Labor, The Longshoreman's and Harbor Worker's Relief Act provides medical care and temporary income for those employees injured while working in facilities that provide loading and unloading services for seagoing vessels.

Offshore Drilling Rigs

Workers involved in offshore injuries that occured aboard Offshore Drilling Rigs, especially floating drilling platforms are typically covered under the Jones Act. The Jones Act is a federal law that provides for benefits to workers who are injured on sea going vessels on navigable waters and offshore oilrigs, which can be towed and are not permanently affixed to the ocean floor.

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