Louisiana Offshore and Pipeline Explosion Injury Lawyers

On October 12, 2006, a tugboat with two barges struck an underwater high-pressure gas line, causing a pipeline explosion and fire that killed four people. Two people were also missing, and local authorities launched a “recovery effort” in West Cote Blanche Bay, near Morgan City, Louisiana. The barges, owned by Athena Construction Co. out of Morgan City, were in transit to another location. The tugboat was owned by Central Boat Rentals. The workers on the barge were employed by Athena Construction, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy Services. The workers’ services had been contracted by Gulfport Energy Corp. Gulfport Energy also owns the pipeline that was struck.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, a piling dropped from one of the barges and struck the submerged high-pressure gas line, causing the line to rupture and catch fire.

The personal injury attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault handled a case on behalf of one of the barge crew member’s family. We have spent almost 40 years representing injured victims across the state of Louisiana, including Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Monroe, and we know that if you or a loved one has been hurt in a pipeline explosion, you face tremendous medical and financial challenges. If you have been affected by a pipeline explosion, contact our firm by calling (318) 561-2500 today or submit an online request.

Pipeline Explosion Injuries

Offshore pipeline explosions cause extremely serious injuries, including:

• Burns
• Trauma to the brain or spine
• Loss of limb
• Disfigurement
• Permanent disability

Injuries of this severity require long-term medical treatment and may result in the loss of earning ability. Simply put, an offshore pipeline explosion injury carries tremendous physical, emotional, and financial costs for victims and their families. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an offshore pipeline explosion, the personal injury lawyers at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault can help. We’ll review your case to determine if it merits inclusion within a class action claim or as an individual legal suit. Results are how we measure success – we’ve built a strong reputation both in and out of the courtroom, and we’ll put our experience and expertise to work on your behalf.

Pipeline Explosion Personal Injury Attorneys

If you have been hurt in an offshore pipeline explosion, take the first step to protect your legal rights and contact the personal injury attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. You only have a limited time to file a claim, so you must act quickly. We represent injured victims across the state of Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Monroe, Lafayette, Alexandria, and the surrounding communities. Call (318) 561-2500 today or submit an online request.