If you have been seriously injured while working in the BP gulf oil spill cleanup effort, you may be entitled to claim financial compensation from those responsible for your injury.

Federal law requires employers to provide a safe working environment for workers. If your injury was caused by inadequate training, a lack of adequate protective equipment, or other negligence of your employer or another party, they can and should be held responsible.

Offshore injury lawyers at the Villalobos & Vaughan law firm can evaluate your case and help you understand your options. If you have a valid claim, our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you fight for your rights and get the full measure of justice you deserve.

Worst Oil Spill in U.S. History

When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded and sank in April killing 11 crew members and injuring others, nobody could have imagined the scope of the industrial and environmental disaster that would eventually unfold. More than a month after the rig explosion, tens of thousands of workers are laboring day and night to mitigate further damage to the Gulf coast as thousands of gallons of toxic crude oil continue to spew from the damaged oil well.

Oil Spill Response Workers Risk Toxic Exposure

Oil spill cleanup workers are exposed to toxic crude oil and chemical dispersants used to break up the oil. Crude oil consists of a mixture of hydrocarbons and contains cancer-causing compounds such as benzene, toluene, and naphthalene. Weathering crude oil can irritate the skin, leading to dermatitis or eye irritation. Oil spill response workers improperly trained or protected by their employers have been treated for toxic exposure injuries, reporting symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, coughing, and breathing difficulties.

Oil Spill Cleanup Workers Risk Serious Injury Offshore

In addition to health hazards posed by exposure to toxic pollutants and chemicals are the known hazards of working long hours in a harsh maritime environment. Oil spill cleanup workers risk injury from many causes including heat exhaustion, sunburn from UV exposure, drowning, injuries from a slip or fall, and dangers from the use of cranes and other heavy equipment. The maritime work environment is unforgiving and when workers are improperly trained or equipped, their health and safety are threatened.

Get Help Today from Experienced Maritime Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an offshore accident or by exposure to crude oil or toxic chemical dispersants, you may be entitled to claim significant cash compensation for your injury. Our maritime lawyers will evaluate your case for FREE. We will help you determine whether you have a valid case, and what your options are for holding the responsible parties accountable for their fault.

Contact a Maritime & Oil Spill Injury Lawyer

Get answers to your legal questions. Contact the maritime and oil spill injury lawyers at Villalobos & Vaughan today. Our lawyers are aggressively investigating oil spill injury cases. Get help, and get on the road to physical, emotional, and financial recovery. Don't wait— filing deadlines could limit your options.