Seaman files back injury lawsuit after vessel goes aground

Ronald Weekly, Brazoria County, states in his petition that while performing unspecified duties aboard the vessel Susan on July 1, he sustained a back injury after being thrown to the deck when the vessel grounded.

The defendant is accused of failure to provide a safe working place, failure to provide sufficient crew for the task or provide proper equipment, and failure to provide a safe and seaworthy vessel.

The plaintiff seeks compensation for permanent bodily impairment, disfigurement, physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses and earning capacity.

The lawsuit was filed Nov. 17 in Galveston County District Court.