Admiralty Lawyers

Hazards at Sea: Back Injuries

Working as a seaman can be an incredibly demanding job, requiring a great deal of physical strength and endurance. The use of dangerous machinery, heavy equipment and the harsh working conditions found at sea come together to make the job of a seaman all the more difficult and dangerous. Perhaps one of the most common injuries at sea is a back injury. Back injuries can result from a variety of different reasons:

• Unsafe working conditions
• Poorly trained co-workers
• Defective or unsafe equipment and machinery
• Unseaworthy vessels

The upkeep of these factors is the responsibility of your employer. If you have suffered a back injury due to the negligence failure of your employer to provide you or your co-workers with the appropriate training, equipment, or safe working environment, you should contact an attorney immediately.

Back injuries are often very painful and can devastate the lives of those who suffer from them, causing a person’s life to be forever altered. In some cases, the injury may be caused by one moment of physical trauma. Other back injuries can appear after years of unsafe working conditions, defective equipment, or repetitive motions.

Back injuries vary in severity. Some involve the injury of muscles, while others may involve the injury of the spinal cord, permanent disability, and even death. If you have suffered from a back injury that was caused by the negligence of your employer, contact a doctor immediately to be examined. A medical professional will be able to evaluate your injury and advise you on the possible treatments that are available.

After seeing a doctor, it is in your best interest to contact an attorney to discuss your legal rights. Contact the admiralty lawyers of Williams Kherkher today for more information on admiralty law. Call 800-220-9341 to schedule your initial consultation.