Legislative Committees Discuss Maritime Workplace Safety

The explosion onboard the Deepwater Horizon that claimed the lives of 11 maritime workers has brought the subject of maritime workplace safety to our country’s attention. Maritime workers and their families are now not the only ones familiar with the risks associated with working onboard deepwater oil rigs.

Recently, two legislative committees met to discuss workplace safety for maritime workers. Though, the committee meetings were scheduled prior to the BP catastrophe, the hearings will put a renewed focus on the pro-defendant civil justice system for those who are injured while working in the maritime industry.

Many experts believe that industry lobbyists will be seeking ways to help reduce their client’s accountability. These efforts will be aimed at placing even more restrictions on the rights of workers who become injured in the job, minimizing the financial responsibility of maritime corporations.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an offshore accident, you should contact one of our experienced maritime attorneys at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800.

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