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Injured Tugboat Workers Have Rights Too
Tugboat accidents and injuries come in many different forms and have a variety of causes. From a negligent crew to a slippery deck, numerous factors can lead to a serious tug accident.
While tugboat accident cases vary, here is one example:
A seaman was working aboard a tugboat owned by G&H Towing Company. As he was dealing with two tangled headlines, he hurt his groin and lower back. The tug worker ended up undergoing hernia surgery, but it looks like that is not all he will face. It appears as though he may need back surgery, as well. It turns out, the seaman had asked the company for additional help for his job, but they refused. He ultimately decided to file a Jones Act lawsuit against G&H Towing.
Common Causes of Tugboat Injuries The working environment aboard a tug is unpredictable. While workers have to contend with intense physical labor, they are also at the mercy of their operators and fellow crewmembers. Some of the frequent factors involved in tugboat or towboat accidents include:
Equipment failure
Falls
Heavy equipment
Negligent crew
Slippery deck
Parting towlines
Injured Tug Workers Are Protected By Maritime Law A serious tug accident can change everything. It can lead to permanent injuries, the inability to work, even death. Tug workers do have rights under the law. The Jones Act offers protection to workers who are classified as seamen. Injured workers can pursue compensation, known as maintenance and cure, which is meant to cover medical care and living expenses. However, if negligence or unseaworthiness caused the tugboat accident, further action may be taken.
To find out more about tugboat injury claims and the Jones Act, contact an experienced maritime lawyer at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom. We represent maritime workers nationwide.
For a free case evaluation, call us today at 877.724.7800.
If you have been injured in a maritime accident, we recommend that you do your research. All too often, the company will try to trick you into signing away your legal rights, ask you to give a recorded statement that will hurt your case, force you to see company doctors, or steer you in the wrong direction. Below is a list of resources we provide to injured maritime employees for FREE. Free Book Written By Board Certified Injury Attorney Brian Beckcom
