Injured Offshore or on an Oil and Gas Site? You Could Be Owed Thousands.
Scotland’s oil and gas industry — centred on the North Sea and Aberdeen — presents some of the most hazardous working conditions in any sector. Falls from height, crane and lifting accidents, struck-by incidents, fires and explosions, helicopter transport risks, and exposure to harmful substances cause serious injuries to offshore workers every year. When an operator, contractor or vessel owner fails in their safety duties, you have the right to claim.
Scottish Claims Helpline handles oil, gas and offshore accident claims across Scotland on a no win no fee basis. There is no financial risk to you.
How Much Could You Receive?
| Injury Type | Typical Award |
|---|
| Minor injuries with full recovery | £5,000 - £15,000 |
| Fractures or crush injuries | £15,000 - £80,000 |
| Serious injuries — lasting disability | £80,000 - £300,000+ |
| Burns, spinal or brain injury | £150,000 - £500,000+ |
Based on Judicial College Guidelines for pain and suffering only.
That’s not all. Offshore workers typically earn significantly more than onshore equivalents. Loss of earnings claims can be very substantial — particularly for divers, skilled technicians and engineers. Additional payments cover future lost earnings, retraining, private treatment and care needs.
Who Can Claim?
Any offshore worker, platform worker, vessel crew member, diver or contractor injured due to negligence can claim. This includes injuries on fixed platforms, FPSOs, jack-up rigs, supply vessels, and during helicopter transfers. Claims may involve multiple parties including the installation operator, drilling contractor, service companies, and vessel operators. The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 and other offshore-specific regulations apply.
Offshore Accident Claims — Frequently Asked Questions
Minor injuries: £5,000-£15,000. Fractures: £15,000-£80,000. Serious lasting injuries: £80,000-£300,000+. Burns or catastrophic: £150,000-£500,000+. Offshore lost earnings claims can be very substantial.
Multiple parties may be liable: the installation operator (duty holder), drilling contractors, service companies, vessel operators and helicopter operators. Your solicitor identifies all potentially liable parties.
Yes. If you are injured during a helicopter transfer to or from an offshore installation, you can claim against the helicopter operator, the installation operator, or both.
Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works Regulations 1995, Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, LOLER 1998 for lifting operations, and general health and safety legislation.
3 years from the accident date under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.
No. It is unlawful to penalise workers for claiming. Claims are handled by insurers. Many offshore workers successfully claim and continue working in the industry.
How Do I Start My Claim?
It takes 2 minutes. Fill in our short form and one of our specialist Scottish solicitors will call you back — all completely free and with no obligation. You pay nothing unless you win.
About this page: Written by the Scottish Claims Helpline editorial team. Reviewed by a qualified Scottish solicitor. Last reviewed February 2026. Scottish Claims Helpline is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (
FRN 830381).