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Offshore Injury Lawyers in Pasadena, TX
Helping Gulf of Mexico Platform & Rig Workers After a Serious Accident
Working offshore in the Gulf of Mexico comes with risks most jobs simply don't have: helicopter commutes, high-pressure well systems, and the reality that the nearest hospital might be an hour away by air. When something goes wrong on a platform or rig, the legal issues involved are often different from a typical onshore personal injury claim, and figuring out which laws apply to your situation is an important first step.
Offshore accidents move fast, and so does the evidence. If you or someone you love was hurt working on a platform or rig, reach out as soon as you can: (936) 297-7972.
Our Neighbors. Their Outcomes.
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$11,000,000 Chemical Plant InjurySettlement recovered for a client who sustained severe injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
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$10,000,000 Shoulder, Neck & Back Injury
Settlement recovered for a client who sustained shoulder, neck, and lower back injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
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$5,000,000 Lower Back InjurySettlement recovered for a client who sustained lower back injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
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$3,500,000 Back and Leg InjuriesRecovered for three patrons of a McAllen restaurant who were struck by a car. Injuries ranged from a broken leg to soft tissue low back injuries which required surgery
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$3,000,000 Fatal Rear-End CollisionRecovered in a wrongful death case. The client’s spouse was tragically killed in a rear-end accident on Highway 146 in Seabrook, TX
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$2,000,000 Catastrophic Hand InjurySettlement for a client who sustained a degloving injury of his left hand while working at a machine shop in Houston, Texas
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$1,400,000 18-wheeler CollisionRecovered for a client who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler on Highway 225 in Pasadena, Texas. The client sustained low back injuries which required low back surgery
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$1,400,000 Serious Back InjuryRecovered for a client who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler on Highway 225 in Pasadena, Texas. The client suffered lower back injuries requiring surgery
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$1,200,000 Neck InjuryRecovered for a client who sustained injuries at a refinery when debris fell on his head. The client’s injuries required neck surgery.
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$964,000 Neck and Soft Tissue InjuriesRecovered for clients who were rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 10 near Channelview, TX. One client suffered neck injuries that required surgery and the passenger sustained soft tissue injuries.
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$865,000 Slip and Fall Injury
After a three-day trial, a judge awarded $865,000 to our client. Our client suffered multiple fractures to her leg as a result of a slip and fall at work.
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$800,000 Leg Fractures Injury
Injured worker from Spring, Texas suffered multiple fractures to her leg. After a three day trial the judge awarded her $800,000. Attorney fees and expenses were $340,000.
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$750,000 Back and Neck Injury
Settlement recovered for a client who was rear-ended by a box truck on U.S. Hwy. 59 in Houston, Texas. Client required a series of three epidural steroid injections to his lower back and neck.
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$685,000 Back and Soft Tissue InjuriesRecovered for clients who were struck by an 18-wheeler when the truck driver made a wide right turn. One client required microdiscectomy surgery and the other sustained soft tissue injuries.
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$565,000 Herniated Disc Injury
18-wheeler ran a stop sign and struck my client's vehicle at a low rate of speed. The client aggravated a prior neck injury and suffered a herniated disc in her low back, which required surgery. The case was settled for $565,000.
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$550,000 Falling Debris Injury
$550K recovered for a worker who was injured at a refinery after tools and debris fell on him from a 30-foot platform.
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$500,000 Lower Back Injury
Recovered for a client who was rear-ended by a pickup truck in Baytown, Texas. The client required minor back surgery.
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$485,000 Neck and Spine Injury
Recovered for a client who was “T-boned” after a company pick-up truck ran a red light on Spencer Highway in Pasadena, Texas. The client sustained neck injuries that required surgery.
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$400,000 Pipeline Explosion Injury
Recovered for a client injured when a pipeline exploded in Robertson County, Texas. The client required rotator cuff surgery.
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$355,000 Cervical Disc Injury
Client was rear-ended on a Houston freeway causing herniated disc in his neck. We forced the insurance company to pay $355,000.
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$350,000 Workplace Fall Injury
Recovered for a warehouse worker who fell from a 10-foot platform. The employee suffered multiple facial fractures.
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$240,000 Herniated Disc Injury
Client was rear-ended by a company pickup truck. She sustained a herniated disc to her low back which will require surgery. Client declined surgery and the case settled for $240,000. After attorney fees and expenses the client received $120,000.
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$195,000 Herniated Lower Back Disc InjurySuccessfully negotiated a $195,000 settlement on behalf of a young man rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on IH 45. Client sustained a herniated disc to his low back which required surgery.
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$175,000 Herniated Disc Injury
A client’s vehicle was struck in the rear by an 18 wheeler on I-10 in Houston, Texas. The client suffered herniated discs to his neck but refused surgery. The case settled for $175,000.
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Confidential Soft Tissue InjuriesPersonal injury client struck cargo dropped from a semi-truck forcing the client's vehicle into another vehicle. Client sustained soft tissue injuries.
What to Do After an Offshore Accident
- Get medical attention immediately, and don't downplay symptoms, especially with injuries like blast trauma or head injuries that can worsen quickly in a remote setting.
- Document what you can, including photos, the names of witnesses, and your own account of events, before memories fade or a crew rotation scatters everyone involved.
- Be cautious with early statements. Offshore operators often investigate quickly, and what you say in those first conversations can matter later.
- Reach out to an attorney early. Evidence on an offshore installation, logs, equipment condition, crew schedules, can be altered, repaired, or lost quickly during normal operations.
The steps you take immediately after an offshore accident can have a direct impact not only on your physical recovery but on your financial recovery as well. Our Pasadena offshore injury attorneys are standing by to answer your questions and get you started in the right direction: toward a brighter and more stable future.
How Offshore Claims Differ From Onshore Maritime Claims
Vessel and port-based maritime workers are protected by general maritime law frameworks like the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA), maintenance and cure, and unseaworthiness. Fixed platforms out in the Gulf add another layer through the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), which extends LHWCA coverage specifically to workers injured on those platforms, structures that aren't attached to a vessel or a dock at all.
Whether OCSLA/LHWCA or the Jones Act applies often comes down to a technical question: is the structure you were working on a "vessel"? Fixed platforms generally aren't, so injuries there typically fall under OCSLA. But many offshore drilling units, jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, and drillships, can qualify as vessels, which may mean workers aboard them are legally "seamen" with Jones Act rights instead. This distinction can significantly change what you're entitled to recover, which makes getting the classification right essential.
Common Types of Offshore Accidents
- Blowouts and loss of well control, among the most serious incidents that can occur offshore, sometimes leading to explosions or fires.
- Crane and material handling accidents, consistently identified by BSEE as one of the most common circumstances involved in offshore incidents.
- Fires and explosions, whether from well control issues, equipment failure, or hot work operations.
- Helicopter transport accidents, since most offshore workers commute to and from platforms by air.
- Falls overboard during transfers between vessels and platforms.
- Hurricane evacuation incidents, given how often Gulf operations have to respond to storm activity.
Meet the Team Behind Every Case
From intake to trial, every person on this team plays a part in getting you the outcome you deserve.
Behind every case file is a full team working on your behalf: case managers, paralegals, and support staff who answer your calls, track down your records, and keep you in the loop every step of the way. We built this firm to feel less like a law office and more like a neighbor you can count on. That starts with hiring people who care, and it shows in how we treat every client who walks through our door.
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“This place took my case and provided me with guidance from A to Z about what I needed to do and how I was to get the appropriate medical treatment necessary to get better. Very friendly and professional staff.”- Cody B.
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“Awesome Law firm!! Brenda was amazing in helping manage my case and if for some reason she wasn't available, Chris or Dawn was immediately there to help me. I see some complaints on here about not returning phone calls? I never had an issue. Sometimes I would have to leave a message, but they always got back to me with updates. My case took a while but totally worth the wait because they never just took whatever was offered.”- Amy G.
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“Mr. Soileau represented me in a car accident that occurred in November 2014 where I suffered a herniated disc to my neck requiring surgery. After surgery the medical bills were piling up which caused me quite a bit of stress worrying about how all of the medical bills were going to get paid. As my case was complicated and took almost 2 years to work through, Mr. Soileau and his staff were very understanding of my situation throughout the whole ordeal. They took the time to answer my questions, assist with getting the appropriate medical care and kept me in the loop throughout the process. The outcome was much better than I expected. I highly recommend Mr. Soileau and will refer my family and friends if they ever find themselves in need of his services.”- J.N.
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“I've been in a couple of car accidents and have been lucky enough to have Chris Soileau as my attorney. They have helped me through these tough times and I am forever thankful. I definitely recommend.”- Jessica B.
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“Right from the beginning, we felt like we had a champion in our corner. His entire staff was great to work with, and Chris never stopped fighting for us. He made the entire process a breeze to work through, and when he took on the responsibility of dealing with the doctor's bill and insurance it freed my wife and I up to concentrate on our healing process. Thanks, Chris Soileau for doing such a fantastic job. The big check at the end was pretty nice too!”- Joey J.
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“I was hit by an 18 Wheeler driving through an intersection and the truck driver denied running the red light. There were no witnesses and we had no way to pay for medical bills. He immediately filed suit and settled our case for a substantial amount of money.”- A.Z.
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“It was a longer process than I expected but worked out great in the end. Thanks again!”- Past Client
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“A couple of months ago I was in a car accident. High property damage, but the insurance was not cooperating with me. I hired Chris Soileau to take over. Highly recommend!”- Past Client
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“I truly would like to thank Brenda for all of her help and remaining professional with me no matter how many times I called which was a lot. My settlement was way more than I ever expected. I am more than satisfied I would like to suggest that Brenda be acknowledged and rewarded for such a great job done. If I ever need to be represented again I will definitely call this law firm with no hesitation.”- Amelia P.