Case Result

$7.9M

Jones Act/Maritime Law

2022
Trial Verdict
Houston, TX

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Case Details

Gordon Gillies, a drill ship operations adviser, was injured while working on a vessel in the Gulf of Mexico. Valaris failed to maintain a stair case from the derrick elevator down to the “deadman” deck, specifically the second step lacked a protective bullnose. Mr. Gillies fell and suffered injuries to his tail bone, back, and spine.

Additional Notes

Jury awarded $1,821,000 in past damages (pain, mental anguish, loss of earning capacity, disfigurement, impairment, medical care) and $6,040,000 in future damages (pain, mental anguish, loss of earning capacity, impairment, medical care).

Houston, TX
5 attorneys
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