Platform Accidents

Injured in a platform accident? A hard-working attorney is here for you

In Texas, oil production workers are tough, hard workers, but serious accidents can be debilitating. If you or a loved one was injured in a platform accident, contact a knowledgeable lawyer who has devoted years to serving injury victims and understanding the complexities of the law. If you, a loved one or someone you know was injured on a production platform, get in touch with a Texas personal injury attorney who fights for injured workers. Turn to the Herrera Law Firm.

A production platform is permanently attached to the sea floor. An accident on a platform can lead to a complex personal injury case. A platform is not considered a vessel. Workers injured on production platforms generally will not be protected by the Jones Act. However, injured production platform workers may be entitled to compensation under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and under state law on platforms in state waters.

How to pursue a production platform injury claim

In most cases, production platform workers cannot sue their employers, but they can pursue a claim through the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

If a third-party (someone other than your employer) was negligent or contributed to the accident, you may be entitled to pursue additional damages.

For a free consultation, call 1-800-455-1054. Let a tough-minded Texas accident lawyer work for you! Contact the Herrera Law Firm. We're on your side.