Seaman files $10 million lawsuit for injury from dangerous access to top bunk

An offshore worker has filed a $10 million lawsuit against his employer for a foot injury, the Louisiana Record reports.

Carlos Hardison of Natchitoches claims the accident occurred on June 19 while he was working aboard the M/V Callais Explorer at Aransas Pass, Tx. He states that his right foot became permanently and seriously disabled after it smashed into a milk crate while he attempted to dismount from an upper bunk.

Abdon Callais Offshore is the defendant named in the suit which was filed Aug. 18 in New Orleans federal court.

The plaintiff claims the defendant is negligent for not providing him a safe means of climbing into and out of an upper bunk, refusing his request for prompt medical treatment and failing to provide him with timely medical care.

He seeks over $10 million compensation for physical and mental pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of wages and earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life and punitive damages.

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