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Offshore Oil and Gas Compensation Claims

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North Sea Oil Rig
The offshore oil and gas sector currently employs around 29,000 full-time equivalent workers on hundreds of platforms situated around the country.

These installations operate 24/7 in continually challenging conditions, making the industry one of the most hazardous in Britain. Workers on these installations face multiple risks, including what the Health and Safety Executive calls ‘major hazard accidents’, such as that seen in the Piper Alpha tragedy in 1988 and the more recent Deepwater Horizon incident in the US.

Other risks include:

  • Helicopter transport
  • Maritime operations relating to support and supply ships
  • Diving
  • Falls from height
  • Moving or falling objects
  • Slips and trips
  • Manual handling
  • Hazardous substances

Health and Safety Statistics in Offshore Installations

Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive show that in 2019 there were no fatal injuries (however there were six deaths in the preceding 10 years).

There were also:

  • 25 specified injuries
  • 73 over-7-day injuries
  • 218 dangerous occurrences reported
  • 84 safety cases assessed
  • 39 workplace health and safety concerns followed up
  • 1,382 non-compliance issues raised with operators
  • 22 enforcement notices issued (19 improvement notices and three prohibition notices)

If you have been injured in an offshore accident or suffered ill health as a result of your working conditions, you could be entitled to compensation.

Specialist Offshore Compensation Lawyers

The law relating to offshore accidents is highly specialised. It can involve cross border litigation, foreign applicable law and different time limits to claims arising from accidents on mainland Scotland.

We have considerable experience in this area of law and have been involved in all of the major Scottish offshore incidents - from Piper Alpha in 1988 to the most recent helicopter tragedy in August 2013.

With access to offices in Aberdeen we are ideally placed to represent injured workers and families of victims. We have recovered millions in compensation for victims of offshore accident every year.

But there is more to making a successful offshore compensation claim than simply applying the law. For example, you might be worried about jeopardising your future offshore career or, in more serious cases, you might have lost the ability to work offshore at all, with a significant impact on your earnings. All of these concerns must be taken into consideration.

Whatever the size of your claim, we can help. We specialise in negotiating the settlement of claims of all sizes – from minor to catastrophic – and we are experts in advising on the best approach to take.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of an offshore accident and you wish to make a claim or obtain more information, please contact 0800 0891 331. The call is free of charge and you are under no obligation to take matters further.

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Guidance and Support

Robert Cranston and his team were very helpful and providing me with clarity and support throughout the whole process. I wasn't sure at first on the process and was anxious as never been in a position like that before. Robert eased fears and was extremely helpful from beginning to end. Thank you

Matthew Weir
20 August 2024
5 / 5

Great guidance and support

Robert and his team have provided really great support and guidance over what has been an almost 5 year process. Having never been in this situation before I wouldn’t have known what to expect or what was reasonable but I have had support each step of the way. Should I have to go through something like this again I would hope to be allocated the same team. Thank you!

Penny Thompson
8 August 2024
5 / 5

Excellent service

I found the whole team of Joel Very helpful and pleasant helpled through my claim explaining everything clearly as we went along Will definitely recommend them to anyone

John turner
25 July 2024
5 / 5

Professional service

Michael handled what was a very complex and long drawn out case with the utmost care and professionalism. He worked tirelessly to negotiate a sizeable settlement and ensured I was kept up-to-date throughout the process plus explained all the legal jargon clearly. Michael was always very polite and kind whenever we spoke and answered all questions and queries with such care. Michael truly is an asset to Thompsons and I would thoroughly recommend him to others.

Rebecca
26 June 2024
5 / 5

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Robert help get me get a settlement for my injury at work, he did this in a very professional way and managed to get me the best settlement for my case.

Anonymous
18 May 2024
5 / 5

Robert Cranston and Team

Having been appointed Robert Cranston and Thompsons Solicitors through my union (Unite), I was pleased initially by his great manners and positive attitude to what I though would be a mundane and relatively small job for him. I really wasn't expecting much from the whole experience. I couldn't have been more wrong. Robert gave me sound advice on what to expect, what time frame could be involved, and how many outside agencies could eventually take part in my case. He advised me to go ahead with legal action when I was really unsure as to whether there was any point in pursuing anything. Robert and his team involved a doctor, an employment expert, a pensions expert and even a psychiatrist to work on my case. This all took time and between Robert, and his team, I was kept fully informed and reassured about how things were going. My case was eventually settled at the pre trial meeting and I was given very sound advice as everything progressed towards that point. Ken and then Leo came on side to assist and provide advice with my case in the later stages, and along with Kath, Lyn and Yvonne, all working in the background, everything ended well into the evening at pre trial. Robert was always there for me. Questions were dealt with as I thought of them and I was reassured every time we spoke that I was being very well advised and cared for. Now that it's over, and I have time to reflect, I cannot fault Thompsons Solicitors in any way. I've been looked after since day one. My outcome, having been left with an amputation after an incident at work on another site, has far exceeded anything I could have initially imagined. It will help me and my wife to get on with our lives, which will of course never be as they previously were. I can wholly recommend Thompsons to look after anyone in need of a solicitor. Thank you Robert and the whole team ( Leo, Ken, Kath, Lyn and Yvonne). You've changed our future in the most positive way. With kind regards and best wishes.. Alan

Alan
27 March 2024
5 / 5

Work accident clain

After an accident at work I was promoted by my Union to pursue a claim for compensation

Thomas Duncan
11 March 2024
5 / 5

Excellent Result

First of all I would like to thank Thompson’s for the sterling job they did for compensation in the fight against FDC after an accident at work in 2019. Especially Robert Cranston who kept me updated at every step. He also explained legal format that was beyond my comprehension. Robert succeeded in securing a comfortable financial gain which I am very grateful for.

Anonymous
7 March 2024
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