Oil rig accidents are notoriously dangerous, and recent oil rig disasters highlight the severe consequences of such incidents. Consequently, the compensation claim for an employee who suffers an injury on an oil rig could be substantial. Claims for oil rig injuries are made against employers as they have a duty of care towards the health and safety of their employees, including providing appropriate training and safety equipment.

Oil rigs are dangerous due to the substances on board (aside from the oil) and their location far out at sea, exposed to severe weather conditions, making it challenging to provide urgent medical attention. Various injuries can be sustained on oil rigs, with the most common likely to be burns, inhalation of harmful substances, slips, trips or falls, and injuries caused by or through the use of heavy machinery.

Oil Rig/Offshore Accident Claims

The amount of compensation for an injury sustained on an oil rig depends on the seriousness of the injury, recovery time, government guidelines, and the amount awarded in previously decided cases (as guides, as no two cases are the same). Most cases will not go to court, and the compensation will be negotiated by our personal injury solicitors** in Bristol.

If you have suffered an injury on an oil rig, you are entitled to make a compensation claim against your employer. Make this claim with the assistance of our personal injury solicitors** in Bristol, who will work on your case on a no win no fee* basis. This means you don't have to worry about expensive legal bills and can focus on recovering and making the claim.

Note that, in addition to physical injuries, you could also make a claim for psychological injuries and any consequential loss, such as medical bills, travel expenses, and loss of income.