Offshore Oil & Diving Accidents

Mrs Lindsay was working offshore as a boat driver when she experienced a recurrence of a previous injury. The boat continually hitting off the waves combined with the lack of suspension in the boat significantly worsened a back injury which she had sustained some time earlier. Case Direct were successful in winning compensaton of £95,000 for Mrs Lindsay. Her employers were found liable as they should have provided more cushioning in the driver’s seat of the motor boat.

Mr Fraser had an accident while working offshore on an oil rig. He strained his back when he tried to lift a 50lb piece of equipment on a mud shaking machine. His employers were at fault because they should have told him that it was a two man job. They agreed to settle out of court and Mr Fraser was paid £105,000 compensation for his accident.

Mr Stevens was working offshore as a diver when he had his accident. He injured his back whilst trying to lift the door of a diving bell. His employers should have provided mechanised lifting equipment for openning the door. We were successful in winning Mr Stevens compensation of £76,000 without having to go to court.

Success stories are based on real cases but the names have been changed to protect client confidentiality.