The maritime industry includes the movement of cargo and other materials in addition to vessel construction, repair, and scrapping. According to OSHA, workers in the maritime industry face a variety of hazards on the job, including machinery and equipment hazards, fire hazards, confined/enclosed spaces, and the risk of slips, trips, and falls. If you were injured working, contact an experienced harbor worker injury lawyer at Brais Law Firm to help assess your claim.
Being injured when you are working to support yourself and your family can lead to significant medical costs and negatively impact your ability to earn during recovery and potentially into the future. If you have experienced an injury while working at a harbor, you could be entitled to compensation for your medical costs, lost wages and earnings potential, and in some instances pain and suffering.
The NIOSH finds that “seafarers experience high rates of injury and illness,” with certain types of injuries often leading to permanent disabilities.
Some of the more common injuries in the maritime industry are upper and lower extremity injuries, including strains and sprains. These occur when a ligament, the softer tissue that connects the body’s bones, is stretched or torn. Often, you will hear a pop or tear when this type of injury occurs, as in the case of an ankle or wrist sprain. Treatment for these injuries can include medication and physical therapy. Stretches may require ongoing treatment and pain management. Tears could require surgeries, rehabilitation, and long-term medication and pain management.
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