Houston Boat Accident Lawyer
Houston Tug Boat Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury while working aboard a tug boat you need a tug boat accident lawyer. Tug boat work can be dangerous and sadly workers are sometimes injured in crushing accidents, deck mishaps equipment failures, and toxic fume inhalation. If you are befallen of any such tragedy, take the proper steps to protect you and your family’s interests and call the law firm with an established reputation for compassion at (800) 298-0111 today to speak to a tug boat accident attorney
What are Common Causes Of Tug Boat Accidents?
There are a number of reasons people get injured on tug boats. Some of the ways tug boat accidents occur are:
- Slip and falls on deck
- Unseaworthiness of the vessel
- The intoxication of the operator
- Fatigue of the tug boat captain
- Inattentiveness
- Mechanical failure
- Failure to comply with the Intact stability requirements of 46CFR 174.145.
Talk to a Lawyer
Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Injury & Accident Lawyers provide representation for those injured at sea. Many tug boat injuries are subject to jurisdiction under the Jones Act. Our firm is dedicated to your just cause and we endeavor to provide sound legal advice and vigorous representation rooted in Christian values.
Call us today to discuss your rights and how we can help. (713) 932-0777.
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