Maritime Accident News

V&B law firm hired by foreign Jones Act seaman in offshore accident case

A Filipino worker was hired by Offshore Specialty Fabricators, Inc. to work as a welder aboard the D.B. William Kallop.  While welding, a foreign object penetrated the worker's eyes, causing serious and permanent eye injuries. 

The worker is a Jones Act seaman, and therefore entitled to maintenance and cure.  In addition, if the Jones Act employer was negligent or if the vessel was unseaworthy, the worker has rights in a Jones Act lawsuit. 

This worker consulted with a lawyer in his homeland, the Philippines.  This attorney contacted Vujasinovic & Beckcom, and asked the V&B lawyers to handle the case.

V&B lawyers have filed the case in Harris County, Texas, where Offshore Specialty Fabricators, Inc. maintains some offices.

Vujasinovic & Beckcom handles many cases for foreign Jones Act seamen.

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