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DEEPWATER HORIZON ACCIDENT: 3 Ways Transocean May Try to Protect Itself and Not Its Employees

The recent explosion on the DEEPWATER HORIZON immediately brought to mind 3 ways Transocean may try to protect itself through the legal system. Unfortunately these tactics will help Transocean, not the injured employees.

1) Fast, Low Value Settlements: This is the most obvious method. Transocean may offer lots of quick settlements to families struggling after the tragedy. The value of their claims cannot be underestimated. The law may even allow for punitive damages. Also, some emotional injuries and even physical injuries may not be known for months. Quick settlements favor the company, not the injured party.

2) Filing A Limitation Of Liability Claim: This old law allows a ship owner to try to limit the amount he must pay for claims to the value of the vessel. While the DEEPWATER is a very expensive rig, the real benefit of doing this is to require all claims to be filed in the same court, most likely New Orleans. We fight these often. (We have been told by sources that this may have already been done the day after the accident!)

3) Controlling The Medical Treatment for Employees: Many of our readers and clients know this method well. This can be especially tricky if the claims involve serious emotional injuries as these claims no doubt will.

PLEASE discuss these important issues with any friends or family members who may be affected by the situation.

Frequently Asked Questions To Our Office About The Accident:

READ FIRST-First Things First-- Do You Even Need A Lawyer- An Open Letter From Our Office-- READ FIRST

Should You Accept a Settlement and then try to Return to Work?

Is There A Reason To Take Fast Action?

When Do I Have To File A Claim Concerning the DEEPWATER HORIZON accident?

How Can I Get Medical Treatment After the DEEPWATER accident?

What If I Did Not Have A Physical Injury following the Deepwater Accident, But I Have a Real Fear of Returning Offshore?

Should I Hire A Lawyer Near My Hometown?

What Damages Can I Collect From My DEEPWATER HORIZON Claim?

How Much Is My Case Worth If I Was Injured On the DEEPWATER HORIZON?

What Tricks May My Company Use To Hurt My Claim?

Which Parties Are Responsible For the DEEPWATER HORIZON Accident And Which Would I File A Claim Against?

How Do I Pay My Bills If Can’t Work During The Claim?

Click Here to View a Sample of the Types of Maritime and Jones Act Cases We have Handled and the Results

Click Here to Watch Former Clients On Video Explain What Their Experience Was Like Going Through A Maritime Claim

Click Here to Read About Our Interview with One of the Rescue Captains who Responded to the Accident

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