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Transocean’s Settlement Offer: Another Disappointment Transocean’s Settlement Offer: Another Disappointment

In September, Transocean Deepwater Drilling, Inc., sent a disappointing letter to those of its employees injured in April’s horrific destruction of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, and who had not yet returned to work or obtained legal representation.   While Transocean asserted in its letter to the injured workers that “we are thinking of you and your welfare,” the communication gave notice that the workers were soon to receive maritime law maintenance and cure benefits, apparently in place of the full salaries that the injured employees continued to receive in the months after the April catastrophe.
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Texas Maritime Lawyers Challenge Transocean’s Decision To Cut Injured Oil Rig Workers’ Salaries Texas Maritime Lawyers Challenge Transocean’s Decision To Cut Injured Oil Rig Workers’ Salaries

Houston maritime attorney  Kurt Arnold says he is shocked that Transocean Ltd. will cease paying full salary and benefits to crew members who were injured in last April’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.Read the Press Release

BP Waives $75 Million Cap BP Waives $75 Million Cap

Lawyers from Arnold & Itkin are applauding the BP Company’s announcement that it is waiving a $75 million cap on liability for some claims resulting from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

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The Transocean Deepwater Horizon explosion and subsequent oil spill has resulted in catastrophic injury and emotional trauma, environmental damage, and financial loss. All may be legitimate legal claims. Call to discuss the legal remedies available: 1 (888) 498-8212.

If you were a worker aboard Deepwater Horizon; you were injured as part of the response and rescue efforts; your livelihood has been endangered; or you have suffered a financial loss. Arnold & Itkin secured over $100 Million for our clients last year. Call to let us help answer your questions.

Gulf Coast Deepwater Horizon Blowout, Explosion & Oil Spill

On April 20th, 2010 an oil rig owned by Transocean, and leased by BP, suffered what appears to be a blowout. The blowout preventer (BOP), a mandatory safety device, did not function and failed to prevent the devastating explosion that eventually caused Deepwater Horizon to sink. Eleven seamen lost their lives in the explosion, and hundreds more are suffering physical and emotional trauma.

Despite public commitments to care for their workers, clean-up the oil spill and protect our environment - the lifeline of so many Gulf Coast communities - both BP and Transocean are making immediate legal moves to limit their obligations.

The negligent consequences of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill will cost billions and have left many individuals with legitimate legal claims:

  • Injured Maritime Workers;
  • Injured Response & Rescue Personnel;
  • Family Members of Injury Victims;
  • Commercial Fishermen, Shrimpers, Oyster Farmers;
  • Anyone with Financial Damages from the Oil Spill.

The maritime attorneys of Arnold & Itkin are working hand-in-hand with numerous safety organizations, community leaders, the media, and other law firms throughout the Gulf Coast to provide a comprehensive legal response for all individuals negatively affected by the actions of the negligent parties.

Our law firm secured over $100 million in compensation for our clients in 2009!

Our aggressive representation helps protect our clients' legal claims and generates successful results.

Call our maritime law firm with your questions today to determine if you have a claim: 1 (888) 498-8212.