There may be many occupations that are considered as exceptionally
risky; however none of them come close to working at an Oil Rig. Besides the
normal workplace hazards such as slips and trips, oil rig workers have to
tackle a myriad hazards brought forwards by working under such unusual
circumstances. Therefore, if you have been injured on an oil rig you may be
eligible for making an injury compensation claim.
The following text will elaborates on the various facts surrounding such a
claim.
The Risks:-
Fortunately, with the strict regulations in place accidents on oil rigs
are considered area rare. Nonetheless, when such accidents do take place they
may result in fatal or serious injuries. These accidents may result in any of
the following situations:-
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Workers have to travel by
helicopter to commute between the oil rigs and their home. This alone has its
risks considering how violent sea storms can get.
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Oil rig workers have to spend a
bulk of their time outdoors in poor weather conditions. Hurricanes have been
the cause of various devastating accidents in the past.
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The purpose of working on an oil
rig is to extract oil or gas from under the sea which can be very hazardous on
its own and often involves a lot of pressure during the extraction.
If you were injured on an oil rig you should get in touch with
solicitors to discuss possibilities surrounding your injury compensation
claim.
For more information
regarding an injury compensation claim you are more than
welcome to get in touch with the experts at Adamsons Law by phone on 01204 221111 or email enquiries@adamsonslaw.co.uk.
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