OFFSHORE
INJURY
PERSONAL INJURY
Offshore workers injured on the job that may
be serious, permanent, or even lead to death:
• Falls
• Burns & Physical Injuries.
• Viruses, gastroenteritis and illnesses
caused by contaminated food and drinks.
About
the Longshoreman & Jones Act
The
Jones Act was passed by the U.S. Congress
to protect injured seamen. This law applies
to people injured on Offshore Oil Rigs, Ships,
Barges, Riverboat Casinos, Tug Boats, Shrimp & Fishing
Boats, Tankers, Crew Boats, Ferries, Water
Taxis, and all other vessels on the ocean and
all intra-coastal rivers and canals, as well
as drivers, divers, and underwater personnel.
This
law also applies to recreational boaters & cruises
Frequently, accidents occur on inland waters,
such as rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds.
The most common types of accidents include:
• Collision
• Explosion
• Capsizing
• Falling Overboard
• Flooding
• Sinking
• Fire |
