Tag Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Equipment Malfunction Injuries in Louisiana Oilfields: Understanding Your Legal Rights
The reality of working on a Louisiana drilling rig is that danger is always present. From the sprawling inland operations across the Atchafalaya Basin to the massive deepwater platforms off the Gulf Coast, oilfield workers routinely operate around heavy machinery under extreme pressure. When a blowout preventer, iron roughneck, or high-tensile winch fails, the… Read More »
Slip and Fall Accidents on Louisiana Oil Rigs: Who Pays for Injuries?
Working on a Louisiana oil rig demands intense physical labor in an inherently hazardous environment. From the land-based operations in the Haynesville Shale to the massive drillships and jack-up rigs operating off the coast of Houma and Port Fourchon, energy sector workers face daily risks. Among the most frequent and debilitating incidents in this… Read More »
