Drilling Rig Workers

A drilling rig worker injury demands a strong advocate

The Law Office of William Gee III is ready to help drilling rig workers who have been injured on the job. Call 1-800-488-5227 now. The laws related to offshore workplace accidents can be complex. Whether you are a derrick worker, a floorhand, crane operator, roustabout, mudman, engineer, or service hand, you need a tough-minded attorney in your corner. William Gee III has significant experience in these areas as well as a tireless determination to seek the maximum compensation you deserve.

An oil and gas worker who is permanently assigned to a moveable drilling rig, such as a jack-up rig, or a floating rig, is generally considered a seaman. If negligence or an unseaworthy condition caused the injury, the worker may be entitled to damages under the Jones Act. You may be able to recover for pain and suffering, disability, and lost wages if you can prove your employer's negligence or the vessel's unseaworthiness caused or contributed to your injury. A seaman also is typically entitled to maintenance and cure (medical bills to a point of maximum medical cure, and a daily living allowance).

By contrast, workers employed primarily on a fixed platform or rig are not considered seamen, so their injuries are not typically covered under the Jones Act. Depending on where the rig is located, another specialized law to protect workers — the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act — may apply. We fight hard for our clients to the full extent of whichever law applies.

We see many types of injuries to drilling rig workers including, but not limited to:

Some common dangers facing drilling rig workers include:

  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Falling objects
  • Lifting injuries
  • Cable or block breaks
  • Operator negligence
  • Rig defects

Contact us today about your rig or platform accident injury

You can contact our office online, or call 1-800-488-5227. The initial consultation is free. Workers injured on a rig or platform can look to the Law Office of William Gee III for hard-hitting legal representation. William Gee III focuses squarely on returning maximum compensation to his clients. You deserve justice!