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Oil Rig Links About Transocean Other Transocean Rigs Jones Act Information  Rob Ammons Recognized Among Texas' Best Lawyers HOUSTON – For the seventh consecutive year, Houston attorney Robert E. Ammons has earned a spot on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers listing of the state's top legal minds. He is highlighted among the top personal injury attorneys in Texas. FULL ARTICLE  |
Oil rig workers face many dangers while working 1shifts that can exceed 12 hours or more. The conditions are often very dangerous work environments. Workers must endure dangerously extreme weather, all while working under extreme pressure. Many times, workers will travel from platform to platform across rough waters, servicing multiple stations a day. The Jones Act protects the rights of oil rig workers as well as the rights of those who work on jack-up rigs, barges, drill ships, crew boats, and other moveable vessels. Under maritime law, oil rigs are considered vessels and that means protection for people injured while working on an oil rig. A February report by Forbes magazine listed working on an oil rig as one of the top ten worst jobs for 2010. They came to their conclusion by evaluating several different jobs by set criteria which consisted of work environment, physical demands, stress, median income, and hiring outlook. Oil rig work came in low due to the high amounts of stress, physical demand, and onsite hazards. Many of these hazards associated with the job could result in severe injury or death. That in turn would result in high medical costs due to any of the following: * Hospitalization * Long Term Rehabilitation * In-Home Care * Lost Wages and Earning Capacity * Future physical or emotional health complications associated with the injury * Medication * Emotional and financial counseling for the worker and his family * Vocational Rehabilitation Contact the experienced rig explosion attorneys at the Ammons Law Firm in Houston, Texas, for more information if you have been injured or a family member has been hurt by a rig explosion. Our experienced rig explosion lawyers have the know-how and experience to pursue the results that will bring your family the relief they need. Call us toll free at 1-866-523-1603 for a free consultation. |