Working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico can be extremely dangerous. Whether you are a derrick operator, wellhead pumper or roustabout—or you have any other job on an offshore oil rig—you face a variety of safety risks on a daily basis. Offshore injuries are common, and if you have questions about hiring a Texas oil rig injury attorney, you are not alone.
The Jones Act is a federal law that governs the liability of vessel operators and marine employers for work-related injuries or the death of an employee.
