You were heading out on the dock to help unload a ship that had just come in. While on your way there, you felt the dock suddenly give away. It was a horrible situation, and you ended up underwater. Someone was able to get you out, but you were submerged for some time. You are still recovering in the hospital now, but you're frustrated that the dock wasn't maintained appropriately. Your injuries could have been avoided.
Hurt on the dock? Understand your rights as a maritime worker
If you're working in a shipyard, you could face hazards
Shipyard workers are often at risk of being injured. These workers are involved in repairing, dismantling and maintaining boats and ships, so they are constantly exposed to activities such as plumbing, electrical work and cleaning up fuel or chemical residues.
The Jones Act may give you a right to sue
The Jones Act is a federal law. It regulates maritime commerce and how the goods coming into or leaving U.S. ports are transported. The act requires all items shipped between ports in the United States to be on ships that are built, operated and owned by permanent residents or citizens of the United States.
What can you do to prevent accidents on a barge?
Working on a barge has been something you have really enjoyed, but recently you've been noticing more and more people getting hurt. Working on a barge has always been dangerous, but with your latest batch of coworkers, there has already been a crushing injury, a herniated disc and injuries to one person's hands.
