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A commercial diver is suing his employer after injuring his ankle while working offshore.
David Hughes has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against Global Industries Offshore. The lawsuit accuses Hughes’ employer of negligently maintaining its vessel and of providing negligent supervision, planning and direction of the work of the crew. The employer is also accused of picking a bad physician.
The ankle injury occurred on June 9. Hughes was attempting to transit a passageway aboard the vessel Pioneer when he broke his ankle. Hughes received emergency medical treatment on board the vessel and was then transported to Lafayette General Hospital. At the hospital, a physician chosen by Global Industries performed surgery on Hughes' ankle. According to the maritime injury lawsuit, a second surgery was then required to correct the first procedure.
Hughes states that he is suffering from severe emotional trauma and distress, loss of future life pleasures, disfigurement and permanent impairment. He is seeking compensation for loss of wages, fringe benefits, earning capacity, medical expenses and court costs.
The maritime injury lawsuit will be head in federal court in New Orleans.
If you are a maritime worker who was injured while on-the-job, you are not required to seek treatment from the company doctor. You can still get maintenance and cure payments if you seek treatment from the doctor of your choice. To learn more, contact the New Orleans maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm, 866-938-6113.
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