DEEPWATER HORIZON rig workers may be entitled to punitive damages and full compensation for any other damages under law. Read more about such damages here.

What Damages Can I Collect From My DEEPWATER HORIZON Claim?

The Jones Act and maritime law allow for past and future physical pain and suffering, past and future mental pain and suffering (an element which may be highly significant in regard to the DEEPWATER HORIZON accident), past and future medical expenses, past and future loss of wages and fringe benefits (especially for individuals who choose not to return to offshore work following this accident), and possibly punitive damages. Maritime law is very complicated and the ability to seek and obtain punitive damages against various parties arising of the rig explosion will depend upon motions which will be addressed by the trial judge involved in the case. In general, however, there are situations when punitive damages can be sought. Our office is familiar with these situations and we plead them as often as possible for our clients.

The damages allowed are intended to make you ‘whole’ as much as possible (a very tough thing to do in this horrible situation). Any monetary loss or suffering should be compensated. You also need to be sure to account for any extra expenses you may have in the future if you need to hire someone to perform household chores or activities such as yardwork, and you also need to account for any lost fringe benefits such as health insurance for you and your family, or loss of retirement contributions for you. If punitive damages are awarded, these damages are IN ADDITION TO the other losses and may be based, in part, on the value of the company that is ordered to pay punitive damages.




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