COMMON OFFSHORE INJURIES
Due to the dangerous nature of offshore work, many of the accidents and injuries that occur at sea are often have very serious, life-altering consequences. Many times, injuries that occur can be fatal. If you, or someone you love has been injured or killed while working offshore, it is in your best interests to contact a knowledgeable maritime law attorney as soon as possible.
The Carlson Law Firm serves clients nationwide.
Cancer
Free Consultations • Available 24/7 Legal Representation for Victims of Offshore Cancer Maritime toxic chemical exposure can lead to several illnesses for offshore workers. Workers must remain mindful of the hazardous chemicals the large tankers and barges they work are carrying. These chemicals can include benzene, toluene, naphtha, gasoline, xylene, jet fuel and other refined petrochemicals. Many workers suffer injury from inhalation..
Back/Neck Injuries
Offshore Injury Attorneys Legal Representation for Victims of Offshore Back and Neck Injury Maritime work is some of the most important work to the American economy. However, while lucrative, the work is often dangerous. Offshore back and neck injury are among the most common work-related injuries. They are often the result of the physically demanding and straining work of maritime workers. These..
Amputation
Free Consultations • Available 24/7 Loss of Limb Offshore Injury Attorneys From chains to hatches to winches, and more, offshore workers are constantly working with and around equipment that can quickly cause very serious injuries. A very real concern for many who work offshore is limb loss or amputation. In addition to traumatic amputation, offshore workers have to worry about crushed limbs..
Brain Damage
OFFSHORE BRAIN DAMAGE LAWYERS Free Consultations - Available 24/7 Offshore workers are exposed to catastrophically unsafe conditions aboard sea vessels. Severe offshore brain damage can prevent an offshore worker from returning to work. Even without considering the natural dangers associated with these jobs—such as the unstable nature of the ocean and wet, slippery conditions onboard—human error and negligence can jeopardize an offshore worker’s..
Burn Injury
Maritime Burn Injury Attorney Free Consultations • Available 24/7 Legal Representation for Victims of Maritime Burns A maritime burn injury can have lifelong effects. In addition to the pain of serious injuries, it can prevent you from returning from work. Maritime employees like oil rig workers, and other offshore employees, work with scalding hot liquids, oil, gas, flammable chemicals, and electrical equipment...
Lung Disease
Offshore Injury Lawyer Free Consultations - Available 24/7 The physical nature of working on an offshore comes with assumed risks. Often overlooked, and more difficult to avoid, is exposure to hazardous or toxic substances. This is a risk that is not uncommon in an industry that often deals with oil and natural gases. Many workers suffer injury from inhalation and exposure to..
