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Vujasinovic & Beckcom Blog

Jones Act

12/12/2009
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What You Should Know if your are Injured in a Barge Accident

As you know, working on a barge can be dangerous and can lead to a serious maritime accident. Some of the dangers barge workers face include dirty bull rails, slippery surfaces and poorly maintained equipment.

Part of the problem with accidents on barges is the fact that these types of accidents can be catastrophic, leading to life altering injuries. Along with the volatility of the sea, barge workers are working with heavy equipment in unpredictable environments. If certain safety measures are not taken, including properly trained crews, barge accidents can be serious and can even be fatal.

Some of the common types of injuries barge workers experience are back injuries, neck injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries and head trauma. All these injuries can be life changing.

Many of these injures are preventable. Barge injuries frequently occur due to negligence on the part of someone else, including vessel owners.

All maritime workers should know that there is a federal law that protects seamen. It is called the Jones Act. Under the Jones Act, if you are injured on a barge, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish and other costs associated with your injury.

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

For more information on this topic, read the article Barge Accidents and the Jones Act.

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