How to Calculate Oil Rig & Offshore Injury
Jones Act, LHWCA and platform claims — the three routes have very different values.
How this number is built
Calculating it yourself
Step 1
Establish status first: time spent aboard a vessel in navigation decides seaman status.
Step 2
Report the injury in writing to the employer and keep your own copy.
Step 3
Collect earnings history including per-diem, bonuses and overtime — offshore pay is rarely just salary.
Step 4
Document the equipment or condition involved for the unseaworthiness claim.
Step 5
Do not sign a settlement or release presented on the rig before independent advice.
What people ask next
What makes someone a seaman?
Broadly, a substantial connection to a vessel in navigation in both duration and nature of work. Courts often reference roughly 30% of working time aboard.
Does maintenance and cure apply?
For seamen, yes — daily living costs and medical care until maximum improvement, payable regardless of who was at fault.
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