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Oilfield Worker’s Compensation Rights Are Not Lessened by Their Awareness of the Hazardous Conditions

west_texas_pumpjack-1Nearly every industrial or construction worker is surrounded daily by heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and rigorous working conditions. The men and women working in the oil industry face some of the most dangerous conditions of any job in the United States. It is only with exceptional training and attention to maintaining safety standards that accidents do not occur every day. However, when they do happen, they can be
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$9.6 Million Jones Act Verdict Upheld

On April 28, 2016, the Houston Court of Appeals for the 1st District denied Diamond Offshore Services’ request for a rehearing en banc, choosing to uphold the decision by a three-judge panel that had previously affirmed the verdict for a Doyle Dennis Avery LLP client against Diamond Offshore Services in July 2015.

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Important Facts about the Jones Act

The maritime industry encompasses any business involved with the design, Doyle Dennis Avery LLP   Maritime Lawoperation, maintenance, or repair of sea vessels. Working in this industry can involve danger and risk, and employees who have experienced a work-related injury need to be aware of the Jones Act. This legislation protects the rights of maritime employees who have been injured due to work-related negligence.

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