Protecting Workers and Passengers Injured in Offshore and Maritime Accidents

Life and work on the water are part of Louisiana’s heartbeat. From offshore drilling platforms to barges and cruise ships, thousands of people work and travel along the Gulf every day. When something goes wrong out there, help can feel a world away. The injuries that happen offshore are often catastrophic, and getting fair compensation can be far more complex than a typical land-based accident.

At St. Pé Law, we represent Louisiana workers and passengers who have been injured in offshore accidents. Whether your injury happened on an oil rig, a lift boat, a dredge, a barge, or a cruise ship, we are here to protect your rights and fight for your recovery.

Common Types of Offshore Accidents

Offshore and maritime work involves heavy machinery, long hours, and unpredictable conditions. Even small mistakes can have devastating results. We handle cases involving:

• Oil drilling and platform accidents

• Explosions, fires, and blowouts

• Barge and lift boat accidents

• Dredge boat injuries

• Supply vessel and crew boat accidents

• Cruise ship passenger injuries

• Slip and fall or overboard incidents

These cases often involve overlapping laws, including maritime law, admiralty law, and the Jones Act. We know how to navigate all of them to protect our clients’ rights.

Why Offshore Accidents Are So Complex

Unlike typical workplace injuries, offshore accidents fall under special federal laws that govern maritime activity. Insurance coverage, employer responsibilities, and liability rules differ depending on where and how the accident occurred. Oil companies and vessel owners often act quickly to limit their liability — sometimes even before an injured worker is off the vessel.

That is why having an experienced Louisiana offshore accident lawyer is critical. We immediately investigate, preserve evidence, and protect our clients from being taken advantage of.

Serious Injuries and Their Impact

Offshore injuries are often severe, leaving victims with long recoveries and uncertain futures. We help clients suffering from:

• Burns and explosion injuries

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis

• Crush injuries and amputations

• Chemical exposure and respiratory illness

• Wrongful death of a crew member or passenger

Families depend on offshore workers’ income, and when an accident strikes, everything changes. Ken St. Pé works tirelessly to secure full compensation for lost wages, medical bills, future care, and pain and suffering.

Why Choose Attorney Kenneth D. St. Pé 

With deep Louisiana roots and years of experience in maritime and offshore cases, Ken St. Pé understands the laws, the industry, and the people who work on the Gulf. We know how oil companies, vessel operators, and cruise lines defend these claims — and we know how to fight back.

We offer free consultations and handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win.

Get a Free Consultation with a Louisiana Offshore Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in an offshore accident — whether on a drilling platform, a barge, or a cruise ship — you do not have to face this alone. Contact Kenneth D. St. Pé, APLC today for a free consultation. We will listen to your story, explain your rights, and take swift action to protect your claim.

You pay nothing unless we win your case.

St. Pé Law: Standing Up for Louisiana’s Offshore Workers and Families.