Maritime Law Blog

 
The Gulf of Mexico is the ninth largest body of water in the world.  It is bordered by five states and is of tremendous economic importance for tourism, fishing, shipping and the oil industry.  This means there are thousands of American workers working in and around the Gulf of Mexico.

 
However, these jobs are dangerous.  Many jobs involve heavy equipment, working on wet surfaces and working from heights.  Injuries are inevitable.  The U.S. Department of Labor that working at sea is second in injury only to logging.   Unfortunately, many of these injuries are due to negligence or reckless behavior.

 
Common Maritime Injuries include

 
• Impact and fall injuries such as broken bones, cuts and contusions

• Back and neck injuries, including spinal cord injuries

• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries

• Repetitive motion injuries

• Burns and chemical exposure

• Drowning

• Crushing injuries

• Diving injuries

 
Under the law, workers injured at sea are entitled to maintenance and cure.  Maintenance includes the cost of lodging, food and monthly bills while you are injured.  Cure refers to the medical expenses that are reasonable and related to the injury.  Employers are obligated to pay this.

 
If you have been injured while working at sea due to negligence or you have not received adequate compensation, contact the Young Law Firm.  Our lawyers are maritime law specialists.  We will carefully evaluate your claim and help you get the compensation that you are legally entitled to.