Offshore Accidents

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Houston Offshore Accident Lawyers

Offshore workers suffer serious injuries caused by conditions on offshore platform rigs, spar platforms, drillships, jack-up rigs, tankers, crew boats, lay barges, and other vessels. When that unfortunately happens, our firm is ready to help you or a loved one. Our offshore injury lawyers are privileged to assist injured workers and crewmen nationwide.

Our offshore accident attorneys at Morrow & Sheppard LLP focus on offshore accidents that occur in the Gulf of Mexico, but we handle serious maritime and offshore injury cases around the country. In fact, we have handled serious personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from accidents all around the world, including the Middle East and Africa.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or tragically killed while working offshore, call us now at (866) 385-8354 for a free, confidential consultation with an experienced offshore accident lawyer to discuss your legal rights before they are jeopardized by your employer. There is no fee to speak with us, we only get paid if we win your case.

Handling Offshore Accident and Explosion Claims Throughout the Gulf of Mexico

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Help With All Types of Offshore Injuries
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The Offshore Oil & Gas Industry

The offshore oil and gas industry includes three types of companies:

Oil exploration and production companies that own mineral lease rights to the oil and gas.
Drilling contractors that drill the wells for the oil companies.
Oilfield services companies that provide assistance in drilling the well, including assistance regarding everything from wireline to ROVs to topside drilling equipment.

No Fee Unless We Win

At Morrow & Sheppard LLP, we understand the hardships of trying to heal and make sense of an accident. That is why we work on a contingency fee basis, which means no fee unless we win the case. Our fee is a percentage of the verdict or settlement we obtain for you.

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Common Causes of Offshore Accidents

As our Houston offshore accident lawyers know too well, working offshore can be dangerous, often because the large corporations who operate offshore seek to maximize profits at the expense of safety.

The fatality rate for offshore workers is seven times higher than for all U.S. workers.

Common causes of offshore accidents include:

Helicopter crashes
Basket transfer injuries
Crewboat accidents
Falls from height
Dropped objects
Explosions and fires
Chemical burns

Equipment pinches and severed arms and legs
Slip and falls
Illness and disease
Exposure to toxic fumes and chemicals
Lifting injuries
Crane and hoisting equipment injuries
Collisions with rig floor equipment

Types of Offshore Facilities

The kinds of facilities where offshore injuries occur include:

Compliant Towers –narrow, flexible towers and a piled foundation supporting a conventional deck for drilling and production operations.
Drillships –self-propelled floating rigs that look like ships. Capable of operating in deepwater and move around more quickly than semis. Station-keeping is usually accomplished by dynamic positioning.
Fixed Platforms – built on concrete and/or steel legs anchored directly onto the seabed, supporting a deck with space for drilling rigs, production facilities and crew quarters. Immobile and designed for long-term use.
Floating Production Systems – large ships equipped with processing facilities and moored to a location for a long period. These include FPSOs (floating production, storage, and offloading systems), FSO (floating storage and offloading systems), and FSU (floating storage units).
Inland Barges – these rigs are specially adapted for inland waters close to shore.
Jack-up Platforms – platforms that can be jacked up above the sea, and can be lowered like jacks. These platforms, used in relatively low depths, are designed to move from place to place, and then anchor themselves by deploying the jack-like legs.
Jack-up Rigs – Used for shallow water drilling, these have legs that penetrate into the seafloor and the hull jacks up and down the legs.

Platform Rigs – self-contained rigs that rest on fixed platforms. Used for field development drilling.
Seastars Platforms – mini-tension leg platforms.
Semi-submersibles – floating mobile offshore drilling units that have ballasted columns. Station-keeping is accomplished either by anchored mooring lines or dynamic positioning systems.
Semi-submersible Platforms – legs are buoyant and permit structure to float. Can be moved from place to place.
Spar Platforms—moored to the seabed with more conventional mooring lines.
Tender-Assist Rigs – monohull units that are moored next to a platform. The rig is installed onto the platform, but power, storage and other functions remain on the tender.
Tension-leg Platforms – consist of floating rigs tethered to the seabed in a manner that eliminates most vertical movement of the structure.

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Offshore Oil Exploration & Production Companies

The largest offshore E&P companies include:

ExxonMobil
Chevron Corporation
Koch Industries
Shell Oil Company
ConocoPhillips
Occidental Petroleum
EOG Resources
Pioneer Natural Resources
Hess Corporation
Ovintiv
Chesapeake Energy
Devon Energy
APA Corporation (Apache)
Antero Resources
Marathon Oil
EQT
XTO Energy
Diamondback Energy
Continental Resources
Cimarex Energy
Southwestern Energy
Range Resources
Murphy Oil
Cabot Oil & Gas
Fieldwood Energy

Top Offshore Drilling Companies

The top offshore drilling companies include:

Schlumberger
Halliburton
Fluor
Baker Hughes
Noble Corporation
Diamond Offshore
Rowan
Parker Drilling

Oilfield Services

The top-grossing oilfield services companies include:

Baker Hughes Inc. –Houston, Texas
Cameron—Houston, Texas
CARBO Ceramics Inc.—Houston, Texas
Core Laboratories—Houston, Texas
Dril-Quip Inc—Houston, Texas
DXP Enterprises Inc.—Houston, Texas
Exterran Partners LP—Houston, Texas
Fluor
FMC Technologies Inc.—Houston, Texas
Geokinetics Inc. –Houston, Texas
Halliburton –Houston, Texas
Helix Energy Solutions—Houston, Texas
Jacobs Engineering
Key Energy Services Inc.—Houston, Texas
National Oilwell Varco Inc. –Houston, Texas
Oceaneering International Inc.—Houston, Texas
Oil States International Inc.—Houston, Texas
OYO Geospace—Houston, Texas
Robbins & Myers Inc. –Dayton, Ohio
RPC Inc. –Atlanta, Georgia
Superior Energy Services Inc—New Orleans, Louisiana
Schlumberger Ltd.—Houston, Texas
WorleyParsons

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If you or a loved one has been injured or suffered an illness while working offshore, a Houston offshore accident attorney at Morrow & Sheppard LLP can help. Please call us at (800) 489-2216 or click here for a free, confidential consultation. We would love to speak with you and see what we can do to help you in your case.

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Practice Areas We Handle

Our experienced Houston personal injury attorneys want to understand your unique situation so we can provide legal guidance that will help you obtain a favorable result. We have experience handling a wide variety of personal injury cases. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation, contact us today! You don’t pay us unless we win your case.

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Maritime Lawsuit

Traumatic Brain Injury – Oilfield Injury

Oil & Gas Burn Injury

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Chris West is an excellent addition to the Morrow & Sheppard team. His skill set, dedication, and overall reliability he brings to the firm and clients are uncanny. You will not be disappointed.

Candace M.

00:33 07 Sep 22

I highly recommend the Morrow & Sheppard to anyone. They are an incredible group that did an outstanding job to make sure I got the highest settlement for my case. Attorney Daniel and his staff are all outstanding professionals with some serious case law knowledge and skill. His group went the... extra mile for me and because of that, my life has forever changed. Thank you Attorney Daniel and everyone that’s a part of his firm that worked so hard. I really appreciate you!read more

Melis R.

20:36 25 Aug 22

I am Extremely Happy with Morrow & Sheppard Lawfirm. I worked closely with Daniel Sheppard and Chris on my case. They were diligent in handling my law case matter to resolution. Daniel would keep me up to date with the status of my case and Chris would also ensure all my paper work was submitted... in a timely manner. I am Very Happy with the Outcome! Thank you Daniel and Chris. I highly recommend their services and would not hesitate to use them again.read more

D P.

15:43 07 Jul 22

Very strong and courageous law firm I recommend to anyone who has suffered a injury from companies who need to be held responsible for lack of safety and security, my family is set for life and with these lawyers never backing down and fighting for truth behind every case and seeking the best... future for our family has given our family a second chance at being able to make it in life and holding companies accountable lifting burdens off our lives, very proud and beyond blessed to have had them fight the fight and have a tremendous outcome for our future. Along with a great and kind staff we HIGHLY recommend this law firm.read more

Nikki L.

23:11 13 May 22

Nikki L.

04:43 12 May 22

I was a client for 2.5 years after a car accident in 2019 and represented by Patrick McGinnis. He was knowledgable, compassionate, and level headed.His assisting paralegal, Ramona Anaya, was reliable, knowledgable, and kind in all our interactions.They went above and beyond to help me navigate... everything that unfolded after my car accident. They were able to secure a favorable settlement before trial.I’m very happy to have had Morrow&Sheppard Firm represent me.read more

Mars G

11:54 20 Mar 22

I had a accident and I chose morrow&sheppard they was great from the start to the finish Chris was real informative and helpful was the whole process and got me a fair settlement they really care about there Clients if you in a car accident call them

Richard L.

18:15 03 Mar 22

After a car accident last year I went to Morrow & Sheppard for assistance. Jose and Chris were exceptionally accommodating and handled my case with professionalism. They're primary concern was my well being and they went above and beyond to ensure I would receive the best settlement possible. A... very efficient and dedicated team!read more

Amanda W.

20:20 16 Feb 22

I've been in the legal field for a while now and not only do I know John Sheppard & Nick Morrow, I have attorney friends that have worked with them throughout the years. This is a great firm and great people that work at Morrow & Sheppard. I have been reading the reviews on here and it makes me... happy to see that their clients think as highly of them as I do.read more

Susan L.

00:17 15 Feb 22

I was injured and my business closed down due to an accident in 2016. Daniel Sheppard became my greatest asset. He hired professional experts for their views and opinions as well as conducting numerous depositions. Daniel is hard working and no nonsense when handling your case. Daniel keeps you... informed on what's going on and what to expect. I'm from Louisiana and my case was in Texas. Daniel Sheppard worked alone side my other attorney Yuri Beck, and the both of them did a fantastic job representing me and settling my case. Daniel Sheppard of Morrow & Sheppard in Texas and Yuri Beck of Hunter & Beck in Louisiana are my lawyers for LIFE.read more

Dale S.

14:24 04 Jan 22

Nick Morrow and John Sheppard were the lead attorneys on my case to hold an apartment complex with inadequate security responsible for the death of my son. The two of them were focused and determined to represent me and my son's children with tenacity. As the case continued over time, it became... apparent that we were not merely clients that were a means to a financial end to them but people who had experienced a life changing and devastating loss. They realized that as a result of our loss, there needed to be accountability that could only be obtained through legal actions. Throughout the legal process, Nick Morrow and John Sheppard were not only professional and transparent but also compassionate and empathetic as they lead us through the difficult and sometimes confusing legal maze. Every person in their office that was involved with our case exemplified an extension of the genuine concern that began with attorneys Morrow and Sheppard. I have and will continue to recommend this firm to individuals who find themselves in need of legal representation.read more

Rosie E.

18:18 23 Nov 21

Nick Marrow and John Sheppard were the lead attorneys on my case to hold an apartment complex with inadequate security responsible for the death of my son. The two of them were focused and determined to represent me and my son's children with tenacity. As the case continued over time, it became... apparent that we were not merely clients that were a means to a financial end to them but people who had experienced a life changing and devastating loss. They realized that as a result of our loss, there needed to be accountability that could only be obtained through legal actions. Throughout the legal process, Nick Marrow and John Sheppard were not only professional and transparent but also compassionate and empathetic as they lead us through the difficult and sometimes confusing legal maze. Every person in their office that was involved with our case exemplified an extension of the genuine concern that began with attorneys Marrow and Sheppard. I have and will continue to recommend this firm to individuals who find themselves in need of legal representation.read more

Rosie E.

17:17 23 Nov 21

The legal team at Morrow and Shepherd worked hard to help me win my case where a motorist who caused the accident changed her story and lied about the accident. A previous attorney kept telling me that I would probably have to pay some of the medical costs out of my own pocket.Daniel, my... attorney, assured me that he would it is best to make sure this did not happen and that he would fight to get me the best compensation possible. He was true to his word.I'm happy with their work, happy with the compensation and would definitely use them again.The Legal Assistant, Chris, was always professional, friendly and polite and a pleasure to work with.A big thanks to the team!Donread more

Don D.

01:52 21 Nov 21

Nick and his group have helped where they can and are working hard to get a resolution to my injuries. I spoke with 4 different law firms prior to choosing Morrow & Sheppard LLP.ThanksJeff

Jeff N.

19:28 18 Nov 21

My Husband was injured at work, & with not knowing what to do or where to turn.We can say Thanks to John,& Jimenez @ Marrow & Sheppard,that represented my Husband we are very Satisfy & happy with the outcome and would recommend them to any others seeking professional lawyers. thanks to Morrow &... Sheppard.read more

bella L.

04:24 22 Sep 21

I was referred to Daniel Sheppard because of a car accident I had been in. I was very impressed with how he told me about the process of how things worked and the things to expect. He was very forth coming and always supportive. The experience was a positive one and ended on a great note! I highly... recommend him.Elizabeth Varonread more

Elizabeth Swanson V.

01:25 03 Sep 21

Before I engaged John Sheppard, I was concerned that I might lose my case. However, John came onboard, turned things around, and set me on a good course to win. He got up to speed quickly on the facts and determined exactly what we needed to do. He is great at strategy, filing discovery and... other motions, and arguing before the court. I was extremely pleased with the outcome of my case. If you need legal help in a personal injury action, commercial law or whatever, hire him immediately! He is a pleasure to work with, will thoroughly explain all to you in a manner you can understand, and will get you the best possible outcome. A+++read more

Christine E.

01:20 11 May 21

I was seriously injured and they represented me and I was so happy with the outcome and would recommend them to any others seeking professional lawyers. They also set me up with the best doctors. My son and I have now put this lawsuit behind us thanks to Morrow & Sheppard.

BB C.

18:53 22 Apr 21

I was in a Commercial vehicle accident 2019. I was seriously injured & still trying to heal. My life was completely turned upside-down. Morrow & Sheppard received a call from me & helped me immediately. They listened to every detail and cared about all my pain & suffering. They were on top of my... case from beginning to end. I was sent to therapy and surgeons always given the medical treatment I needed. Moriah was phenomenal... she cared about me. She wanted me to get the justice I deserved. Chris & Michelle were always helping me..No matter what time it was they would always respond to my calls. My attorney John, was awesome!..He went out of his way to get justice for me. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Morrow & Sheppard. They will FIGHT FOR YOU. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐read more

Trudy Nuñez M.

22:27 31 Mar 21

I had the opportunity to work with Nick and his team on a case. They were professional and ready to work. But more importantly, they passionate about representing their client. I have no problem referring my friends and family to Nick and his team because I know they will be taken care of!

Elizabeth L.

22:48 15 Mar 21

Phenomenal lawyer. I can not heap enough praise on these guys,.

Stephen T.

03:28 04 Nov 20

Nick Morrow is a GREAT lawyer that really knows his job. He made me feel comfortable about hiring him to handle my case. He’s trustworthy and very compassionate about his work. His staff is awesome also, everyone was nice and friendly to me when I visited the office. The settlement I received... exceeded my expectations, it was four times what I expected. I would highly recommend Morrow and Sheppard to anyone needing legal representation. Thanks again Nick!!read more

Houston R.

21:08 27 May 20

I was injured working offshore. Morrow & Sheppard handled my maritime case and won a great settlement for me. If you have been injured at work, Morrow & Sheppard are great offshore injury lawyers.

tim C.

02:19 30 Nov 19

Morrow & Sheppard won my family a multimillion dollar settlement in a wrongful death case after my kids’ father died. The settlement money will help make sure my family is taken care of, and that my kids can go to college. If you have a wrongful death case or a loved one dies at work, call Morrow... & Sheppard. They will take care of you.read more

Dwana M.

16:26 27 Nov 19

I worked with Nick Morrow, John Sheppard, Daniel Sheppard, Patrick McGinnis, and Chris West on my maritime injury case. These guys were incredible. I was injured badly working on a tugboat, and was forced to leave my career. These lawyers assured me I had a right to recover damages under the Jones... Act, even when several other lawyers turned down my case. Morrow & Sheppard went above and beyond. They took on costs like hiring expensive experts and taking depositions so that I could be in the best position to prove my case. I watched them handle every excuse the defense lawyers threw at me, and ultimately forced the defendant’s hand in to paying me what I deserved. Morrow & Sheppard always kept me informed and up to date on my case, and developed a personal relationship with me. I would give them the highest recommendation. I still keep in touch with them, and look forward to seeing them whenever I pass through Houston.read more

Brent L.

19:50 18 Nov 19

Morrow & Sheppard helped me when my employer breached my contract. They took the case from start to finish, and won our trial. If you’ve been injured or wronged at work, call Morrow & Sheppard.

Ky E.

22:53 14 Nov 19

I suffered a work injury when the work vehicle I was riding in was involved in an accident with another car. Morrow & Sheppard took my case and won a great settlement for me. If you need a work injury attorney, I highly recommend Morrow & Sheppard.

Dinah R.

00:39 12 Nov 19

These guys were there when I needed help and advisement..Don’t waste your money or time going elsewhere..thank you Nick and thank you to Chris also..great people

Steven K.

14:43 05 Jan 19

Nick Morrow and John Sheppard are the best. I was paralyzed in a work injury. Several other lawyers turned down my case. Morrow & Sheppard hired expensive experts, took dozens of depositions, and proved my case. I saw them in court against a team of defense lawyers, and the defense lawyers... didn’t stand a chance. Morrow & Sheppard took my case all the way when nobody else would. Now my family is set up for life. Throughout the process, they kept me updated and made me feel like I was more than a number. I still talk to Nick to this day. Morrow & Sheppard exceeded my expectations in every way, and I cannot recommend them enough. If you are injured at work, call Morrow & Sheppard.read more

jeff H.

23:20 17 Oct 18

John Sheppard and Nick Morrow were two of the brightest stars in my law school class and my class of lawyers at Fulbright & Jaworski, one of the most elite and prestigious law firms in Houston and Texas. I have known both of them for well over a decade now and throughout that time they have both... always lived up to the highest standards of intellect, tenacity, and professionalism. They are both winners. If you need a Houston lawyer who will stand up for your rights and get you the justice you deserve, I wholeheartedly recommend Morrow & Sheppard. read more

Holt L.

20:39 17 Jul 15

John Sheppard, with Morrow & Sheppard LLP, is brilliant. On more than one occasion, he successfully represented various affiliated companies I was part of. John is very diligent, thorough and fights hard for righteousness. There were numerous times that he helped us through extremely difficult... moments. John is very professional, responsive and respectful. I highly endorse Morrow and Sheppard LLP for legal representation and/or legal assistance needs. read more

Don K.

21:19 15 Jul 15

My experience with John, at Morrow and Sheppard, during my company’s litigation was better than I could have imagined (considering the circumstances of being involved in litigation). What stood out to me the most, was John’s tenacity in preparation. I later realized this came from two places, one... he didn’t want to lose and two (and most importantly) he CARED so much about me getting justice. I cannot stress this enough, when you are dealing with a lawyer that truly cares, then all of the other stresses I had around the case seemed to go away. I was always kept up to date with what was going on in our case, and he always made it very clear he was just an email or call away! In addition to these attributes, he also knows the law and is willing to fight for what is right! It would be tough to find another lawyer that is as highly effective, skilled, knowledgeable, ethical and has such an impeccable reputation (which is well deserved). I would recommend Morrow and Sheppard to anyone seeking out a law firm, in the event they needed counsel.read more

Brian R

16:04 14 Jul 15

Nick and John are a great team. They are both honest, trustworthy and have a tenacious work ethic on behalf of their clients. They stand behind these qualities, having left partnerships at great law firms to commit 100% to achieving results for individuals and businesses. They will fight for... you and I'm proud to call them clients and friends.read more

Jim B.

13:58 13 Jul 15

John and Nick are outstanding lawyers. They are both extremely sharp, skilled, hard-working, and passionate about what they do. I would highly recommend either of them to anyone looking for high-level service that also happens to be affordable.

Will M.

22:08 10 Jul 15

Morrow & Sheppard would be my first call for legal assistance. I have known Nick Morrow for years and I cannot say enough positive things about him. He is smart, dedicated, ethical, dependable, and very thorough with every client. I would strongly recommend this firm to anyone looking for top of... the line legal assistance. read more

Anne Louise C.

15:28 24 Jun 15

Morrow & Sheppard LLP is an outstanding law firm. I have known Nick Morrow for many years. He is honest, hardworking, and very attentive to his clients. I could not recommend him enough for your legal needs.

Caroline B.

21:25 23 Jun 15

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Offshore Accidents

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Houston Offshore Accident Lawyers

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The Offshore Oil & Gas Industry

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Common Causes of Offshore Accidents

Types of Offshore Facilities

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Offshore Accidents

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Houston Offshore Accident Lawyers

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