What benefits can workers receive after suffering offshore drilling injuries at work?
Compensation for offshore drilling injuries at work can depend on the specifics of your situation. Some common benefits for injured offshore workers and their families include:
- Medical Expenses: Covering the cost of treatment for your injuries, including emergency care, surgeries, prescriptions, and physical therapy.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain stemming from your accident.
- Disfigurement or Dismemberment: Addressing the consequences of lasting physical damage or loss of limb.
- Lost Income and Lost Earning Potential: Replacing wages lost due to time off work or an inability to continue in your previous occupation.
- Living Expenses: Assisting with everyday costs to alleviate financial stress during your recovery period.
Compensation For Death of an Offshore Worker
For those who have tragically lost their loved ones in an offshore accident, The Death on the High Seas Act allows surviving family members to seek compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one killed at sea. This covers damages such as funeral expenses, lost wages, and financial support that the deceased would have provided if they were still alive. Make sure you speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
