Admiralty Law: Jones Act Claims, Maritime Negligence and Unseaworthy Vessels
Working in and around ships, boats and barges, whether at sea or in port, can be dangerous. When a severe injury is caused by the unseaworthy condition of a vessel or by the negligence of vessel owners, operators or crew members, our attorneys can help. We understand the complexities of representing injured seamen.
Example:
Seaman Frank sustained a severe brain injury onboard
a seagoing tug near Taiwan when he fell on deck at night and struck
his head. The company offered no explanation and suggested Frank
had been drinking. Our firm tracked down former crew members
and the vessel's captain and learned that Frank and other crew members
had been forced to sleep on deck at night in the tropics because the tug's
air conditioning units for the crew's quarters had been broken for months
and had not been repaired despite repeated requests from the captain.
Forcing crewmen to sleep on working decks where tripping hazards
were plentiful was negligent and also created an unseaworthy condition.
Insurer Lloyds of London agreed to a seven figure settlement shortly
after video taped depositions taken in Kaohsiung, Taiwan ruled out
evidence of intoxication on Frank's part.
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To discuss your maritime injuries with an experienced attorney at our Kirkland/Seattle office or at a location convenient for you, please call us at 425-250-8829 or toll free at 800-483-0131 for a free consultation or send us an e-mail.
