Admiralty Attorney

Professional Fisherman

Professional fishermen have one of the most physically intensive jobs at sea. While the money may be good, the dangers of the job result in hundreds of injuries each year. Throughout the world, the commercial fishing industry has some of the highest fatality rates of any job. These deaths are most often the result of the harsh conditions of the working environment.

All too often, the incentive to continue to fish and make money despite terrible working conditions drives captains and ship owners to put their crew in dangerous situations. It is your employer’s responsibility to provide you with a reasonably safe working environment, properly train you, provide you with safe equipment, and warn you of any potential working hazards.

Common hazards that professional fishermen may face include: drowning, entanglement, fatigue-related illnesses, exhaustion, and equipment failures.

If you work at sea or operate sea vessels, it is crucial to be well-informed about the laws that govern and protect you. Being injured on the job can have an incredibly negative impact on your life. Your injury may have caused you to miss days or even weeks of work, resulting in the loss of wages over that time period. In some cases, injuries may force you to resign from your job because you can no longer work. As a result, additional pressure and stress may be put upon your family.

If you are a professional fisherman and have been injured due to the negligence of your employer, contact an Admiralty lawyer at Williams Kherkher by calling 800-220-9341. Schedule your free initial consultation today and begin the fight to protect your rights.