San Antonio Offshore Accident Attorney

If you work offshore, as many people in and around Texas do, you know there is a risk of injury. However, you should not have to worry about whether or not you will be compensated after an on-the-job injury.

At the Villarreal & Begum, LAW GUNS, we are here to help if you or a loved one need a San Antonio offshore accident attorney. We will diligently work to secure the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to discuss your case.

The Villarreal & Begum, LAW GUNS is your choice for this

When you have been injured in an offshore work accident, you have to turn to an attorney with extensive experience in maritime law. At the Villarreal & Begum, LAW GUNS, we have a thorough understanding of the laws pertaining to this case.

• Our in-depth knowledge of personal injury law extends to the complicated field of maritime law, which not all personal injury firms specialize in.
• We have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients through settlements and verdicts.
• We take offshore accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing until we successfully recover the compensation you deserve.

How can an offshore accident attorney help my case?

Securing compensation for offshore accident injuries can become complicated. Because these injuries are not covered by typical workers’ compensation laws, you will need an attorney who thoroughly understands all maritime laws that apply to worker injuries. This is not something that many personal injury law firms specialize in.

The San Antonio offshore accident lawyers at the Villarreal & Begum, LAW GUNS have the experience and resources necessary to conduct a thorough investigation into any maritime injury case.

How do offshore accidents occur?

Offshore accident injuries can be severe, and they have a variety of causes. Some of the most common causes of offshore accident injuries include:

• Offloading accident
• Hoisting equipment accident
• Accident while at port
• Mooring line accident
• Basket transfer accident
• Offshore drilling accident
• Offshore oil rig accident
• Offshore crane accident
• Underwater welding accident
• Electrocution or shock
• Slip and fall accidents
• Diving accidents
• Poor vessel conditions
• Explosions or fires

It is not uncommon for these incidents to cause severe traumatic injuries. Our San Antonio offshore accident lawyers regularly help clients who have sustained lacerations, broken bones, dislocations, spinal cord injuries, burns, amputations, crush injuries, eye injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and more.

There are various maritime laws that apply to offshore accident injuries. Typically, those injured in maritime incidents are not covered by the Texas workers’ compensation system. However, these common maritime laws apply to injuries and fatal accidents:

• The Jones Act (The Merchant Marine Act of 1920)
• The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
• The Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
• The Death on the High Seas Act

What type of compensation is available for offshore accident cases?

If you or somebody you care about has been injured in an offshore accident, seek legal assistance today. At the Villarreal & Begum, LAW GUNS, we will conduct a thorough investigation you are entitled to. This can include:

• Medical Bills
• Lost Wages
• Lost Earning Capacity
• Pain and Suffering
• Mental Anguish
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life
• Vocational Rehabilitation

Get Legal Assistance From a San Antonio Offshore Injury Lawyer

When you need a San Antonio offshore accident attorney, you can contact us online for a free consultation or call us at (210) 800-0000.