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New Orleans seaman Jules Hampton has filed suit against his employers after falling headfirst from a ladder on April 27, 2011. The suit names St. James Stevedoring Partners as defendant in the case. Hampton asserts that the barge owners did not provide proper equipment for the completion of his duties as a heavy machine operator.
Hampton says when the accident occurred he was in the hold of a barge climbing a 16-foot ladder. Due to the alleged instability of the ladder, the top began to move, causing him to tumble and fall to the floor headfirst. His injuries led him to file suit on July 5 in federal court in New Orleans, accusing his employers of negligence, including inadequate crew training, lack of control of the vessel, improper equipment, and failure of the crew to secure the ladder.
Hampton, of St. James Parrish, is asking for damages that include pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical disability, loss of income, related court costs, disfigurement and maintenance and cure.
As this case clearly demonstrates, too many times failure on the part of an employer can lead to costly accidents and even death. Jules Hampton is only one of many seamen who are injured, or even killed on the job.
The Jones Act Law attorneys at The Young Firm have the knowledge and experience to represent seamen in New Orleans and the surrounding areas. If you or a family member suspects negligence in a work-related maritime accident, call us toll free (866) 938-6113, locally (504) 680-4100, or fill out the form on this page.
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