Transocean Rig Explosion Lawyers

On April 20, 2010, an offshore drilling rig owned by Transocean, a Houston corporation exploded killing 11 and injuring many more. The explosion occurred off the Gulf of Mexico approximately 50 miles from Louisiana. At the time of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig, the rig was leased to British Petroleum, otherwise known as BP. The Deepwater Horizon rig is a semi-submersible rig and one of the largest deep water drilling rigs ever created measuring 396 Feet long and 256 feet wide.

Many of those aboard the Deepwater Horizon rig sustained severe physical injuries, as well as, emotional injuries such as post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a severe anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to a traumatic or terrifying event, such as the Transocean explosion. Oftentimes this disorder can affect one’s physical and emotional ability to function. Those who have experienced distressing accidents such as the explosion aboard Deepwater Horizon face the risk of long-term emotional injury.

Some of the side-effects of PTSD in those involved in the Transocean explosion include:

• Persistent thoughts about the explosion
• Fear of being burned or drowning
• Memory loss
• Difficulty sleeping and focusing on simple tasks
• Nightmares involving the explosion
• Flashbacks of the explosion and flames

After such a tragic event, it is common for a worker, seaman or crewman aboard the Deepwater Horizon rig to experience the above symptoms. Even if you haven’t been injured physically, if you have experienced any of the above side-effects of PTSD, you are entitled to recovery under the Jones Act.

If you have experienced anxiety, emotional trauma, nightmares, flashbacks or any other emotional injury as a result of the Transocean rig explosion, please contact us at 866-941-1947 for a free initial consultation. Se Habla Español.

Blizzard, McCarthy & Nabers is a nationally recognized law firm that has handled thousands of personal injury cases and has obtained impressive verdicts and settlements for our clients. Our attorneys are trial lawyers who will work to obtain the maximum compensation available. Over the past 25 years, we have won cases against some of the largest corporations in the world. The complex nature of Jones Act claims requires that you consult an experienced maritime trial attorney.

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