Understanding Oil Rig Injury Claims
Jones Act, OCSLA, and maritime law explained
2026 Offshore Injury Statistics
1,500+
Annual Injuries
7.4x
Fatality Rate
$2,500,000
Avg Settlement
5,000
Cases/Year
Injury Types & Avg Settlements
| Injury Type | Avg Settlement |
|---|---|
Burns & Explosions Offshore explosions, fire injuries, chemical burns | $2,500,000 |
Drowning/Near Drowning Overboard incidents, platform collapse | $3,000,000 |
Crush Injuries Heavy equipment, crane accidents | $1,500,000 |
Toxic Exposure (H2S, Benzene) Hydrogen sulfide, chemical exposure | $2,000,000 |
Spinal Cord/Back Injuries Lifting injuries, falls on deck | $1,800,000 |
Amputation/Limb Loss Machinery accidents, drill equipment | $2,200,000 |
Wrongful Death Fatal offshore accidents | $5,000,000 |
Maritime Laws
- • Jones Act (Seaman): Maritime workers on vessels
- • LHWCA (Longshoreman): Harbor/dock workers
- • OCSLA (Outer Continental Shelf): Fixed platform workers
- • General Maritime Law: Unseaworthiness claims
Major Companies
- • BP: Deepwater Horizon
- • Transocean: Drilling contractor
- • Halliburton: Services/cementing
- • Chevron: Major operator
- • ExxonMobil: Major operator
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Based on Jones Act 46 U.S.C. §30104, OSHA Offshore Statistics 2026, and Maritime Law Court Filings data