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10/4/2011
Brian Beckcom
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Seafarer sues for injuries suffered after falling off a ladder

A jury trial has been requested by a seaman who claims serious injuries from falling off a ladder on his vessel.

Plaintiff Clarence Stokes alleges that while working aboard the M/V Captain Frank, he sustained nerve damage and ruptured discs after the fall on April 18, 2011, the Louisiana Record reports.

Defendants Atlantic Sounding Co. Inc. and Weeks Marine Inc. are accused of negligence for failure to provide a safe working place, failure to warn Stokes of dangerous and unsafe conditions, lack of proper equipment, failure to provide adequate supervision, employing unskilled and untrained workers and lack of prompt and adequate medical care.

Stokes seeks maintenance and cure, punitive and compensatory damages, court costs and attorney's fees.

The case was filed Sept. 19 in New Orleans federal court.



Category: Maritime Back and Neck Injuries

Labels: Atlantic Sounding Co. Inc. Clarence Stokes M/V Captain Frank New Orleans seaman injury Weeks Marine Inc.


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