Transocean Explosion’ Category
Houston Rig Explosion Attorney Sends Urgent Message About Transocean “Limitation of Liability” Filing
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Transocean filed a "Limitation of Liability" in Houston federal court on May 13, 2010, seeking to avoid or cap its liability to crewmembers of the Deepwater Horizon offshore rig. Injured rig workers who are not represented by qualified maritime counsel don't stand a chance against Transocean and its team of lawyers already working on the case. Now is the time for injured crewmembers and their families to do their research and hire a qualified, board certified maritime lawyer to battle Transocean's limitation request -- if Transocean wins this proceeding, the results would be catastrophic to the legal claims of most...
Transocean Moves to Limit Liability in Deepwater Horizon Explosion
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
This morning, Transocean filed a petition in the US District Court in Houston, seeking to limit its liability in the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig explosion that killed 11 workers last month. The maritime injury attorneys at our office have been monitoring the developments related to the explosion, and had expected that the company would make a move like this.
Early this morning the Wall Street Journal reported that Transocean would likely file a petition today. Now the Houston Chronicle and other media publications are reporting that the company has filed a petition seeking...
Deepwater Horizon Explosion Lawyer Publishes Free Report for Victims
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Victims of the Transocean oil rig explosion likely have a lot of questions about their legal rights following such a disaster. Our law firm has been getting a lot of the same questions concerning oil rig worker legal rights following an oil rig explosion.
We decided to publish a report which answers many of the common questions that are being asked by the injured oil rig workers and their families: "The Most Common Questions About the Transocean Rig Explosion." This report provides free answers to questions such as:
* What if the company is being nice to me?
* How...
More Transocean Oil Rig Explosion Lawsuits
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
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The process of holding companies like Transocean, BP and others involved in the oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, has begun in full swing. Not only have injured workers filed lawsuits alleging negligence against Transocean and other companies, but commercial fishermen and shrimpers are filing lawsuits related to the oil spill that is threatening their livelihood.
Last week, two new federal lawsuits were filed by commercial shrimpers in Louisiana. The complaint alleged that the spill resulting from the Transocean oil explosion, is causing major and catastrophic environmental damage...
Transocean Explosion Lawyer Writes Article On How To Improve Offshore Safety
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Our own Maritime Attorney Brian Beckcom has written an article on how to improve offshore safety in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig explosion: Transocean Explosion Aftermath: Five Ways To Improve Offshore Safety.
If you have any questions you would like answered by our Transocean Explosion Attorneys, please call us Toll Free at (877)...
Maritime Lawyers Offer Free Legal Advice To Offshore Oil Rig Workers
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Offshore oil rigs workers have some of the most dangerous jobs in the world. When accidents happen on offshore drilling rigs, the results are often serious and catastrophic.
Rig workers who have been injured on an offshore rig should get independent legal advice.
Our law firm maintains a maritime dedicated website, which contains hundreds of pages of useful information.
If you are an Oil Rig Worker and you have suffered an offshore injury, please visit www.MaritimeAccidentAttorney.com to receive free legal advice about your maritime injury claim. Please read information about your situation, as well as legal advice. There is no cost to...
BPs Reputation Takes a Beating Post-Transocean Oil Rig Explosion
Friday, April 30th, 2010
BP is looking at major financial and reputational costs from the Transocean oil rig explosion.
The size of the leak is increasing by the hour, and comparisons are being drawn between the Transocean Gulf of Mexico oil leak and the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska, believed to be the largest on record.
The federal administration has offered all help to BP, including military help, in containing the spill. BP has also been desperate for all the help it can get. The company has admitted that it owns responsibility for the cleanup, and the federal administration has told BP...
Houston Offshore Injury Lawyer Brian Beckcom Interviewed By The Huffington Post On Transocean Explosion And Offshore Safety In General
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Houston, Texas Offshore Accident Lawyer Brian Beckcom was interviewed yesterday by The Huffington Post. Mr. Beckcom was quoted on offshore safety issues in the article, which is titled "Big Oil Fought Off New Safety Rules Before Rig Explosion."
Among other topics, Mr. Beckcom was asked about his experience in handling numerous maritime injury lawsuits against Transocean, and about the pressures placed on offshore rig workers: "the industry preaches safety, that's what comes out of their corporate mouths, but I know for a fact that is not always the way things go ... there is tremendous pressure to...
Transocean Oil Rig Explosion: Lawyers Provide Information and Assistance
Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Our Houston, Texas-based law firm is heavily involved in efforts to assist victims of the Transocean Offshore Oil Rig Explosion, and in assisting public and private entities in investigating the cause of this disaster. Many of our prior and current offshore injury clients have asked how they can help, and we are working with many of them. Many news media reporters have contacted us for our opinions on the Transocean Rig Explosion, and on offshore worker safety in general.
We are working with our clients and with the media in investigating the cause of the explosion, and in educating the public on...
