Law Office of Scott A. Nelson, P.C.

Oil rig accident attorneys need to always investigate the weather and the role it plays in an accident. On November 25, 1979, The Bohai No. 2 jack-up, which was operated by the Ocean Oil Company sank in a storm with fierce winds. At the time of its sinking, it was being towed in the Gulf of Bohai, which is between China and Korea. 72 of the 74 persons on board perished. Apparently, huge waves washed over the main deck and broke a ventilator pump free, causing it to puncture a hole in the deck. Eventually, the horrendous weather and lack of stability casued by the flooding caused the jack-up to capsize and then sink.  The crew was apparently not properly trained on emergency procedures and the use of lifesaving equipment. Contact Texas oil rig accident lawyer Scott Nelson if you or a loved one has been hurt and need assistance. Mr. Nelson serves Houston, Galveston, Victoria, Laredo, Corpus Christi and all of Texas.

Offshore Oil rig accident attorneys need to understand how weather can cause major accidents. On October 21, 2007, the Usumacinta, a mat-supported jack-up rig, was brought into position alongside the Kab-101 platform to finish drilling the Kab-103 well. The Kab-101 platform is a light production Sea Pony type platform.

On October 23, 2007, a cold front passed through the Gulf of Mexico bringing winds of 80 miles per hour and 20 to 25 foot seas. The rough weather caused oscillating movements, which in turn caused the cantilever deck of the Usumacinta to run into the top of the production valve tree on the Kab-101 platform. This caused a serious leak of oil and gas. 22 oil workers were killed as a result of this accident, with 63 injured.

Contact Texas oil rig accident lawyer Scott Nelson if you or a loved one has been hurt in an oil rig accident. Mr. Nelson serves Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi and all of Texas.