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Passengers and boaters face risks on the water from collisions, unsafe conditions, and crew negligence. We help victims seek compensation and justice.

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    Working at sea is dangerous. There is no doubt about that. Accidents at sea can occur due to many reasons. Some are unavoidable, such as bad weather conditions, while others occur due to negligence. If you or your beloved has been injured due to another party's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation under the Jones Act or other maritime laws. Here are some common causes of maritime accidents across the country.

    Fatigue

    Some maritime accidents occur due to fatigue. When maritime workers are overworked, the risk of losing concentration while at work is always high. And when that happens, the chances of accidents in such an environment significantly increase.
     
    The human body needs rest after working long hours. Therefore, the employer's responsibility is to ensure that their workers are not overworked. But despite this common-sense requirement, some employers require workers to work more than they should. The result is usually disastrous.
     
    According to the Maritime Labor Convention, maritime workers should not work for more than 14 hours within 24 hours. A typical work shift should consist of eight hours, with one day reserved for rest. As per the convention, maritime workers should also not work more than 72 hours in any seven-day period. Additionally, they should have at least 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period.
     
    These laws might vary slightly, but they generally provide an overview of how maritime employers should plan their employee's schedules. Despite these rules, some employers encourage their employees to work more than they should, promising higher compensation. But no amount of compensation can reverse certain injuries or even death caused by fatigue.

    Slips, Trips, and Falls

    Working at sea means you'll have to deal with wet surfaces most of the time. As a result, the risk of slipping and falling is usually high in such an environment. For this reason, maritime employers are required to provide their employees with enough training to handle slippery surfaces, among other measures to eliminate the risk of slips, trips, and falls. But that's not always the case in some work environments.
     
    According to OSHA, slips, trips, and falls are among the most common types of maritime accidents. And the sad truth is that most of these can be avoided by exercising caution and sensitizing employees about the risks involved.

    Inexperience and Lack of Training

    Despite being one of the most dangerous professions, many maritime workers lack the experience and training needed to work in such an environment. Understandably, many people choose to work in this industry because the wages are relatively higher than most professions. In addition, many maritime jobs require little or no experience. But even though you may not need prior experience to work in certain positions in this industry, it is your employer's responsibility to offer the required training.
     
    But the sad truth is that some employers do not train their employees to work aboard a sea vessel. Some begin to work right after getting hired, hoping to learn while on the job. But given the risks involved, maritime employers should always ensure that they hire individuals with proper training. So if you got injured in such an environment because you did not receive the required training, you might have a case against your employer.

    Collisions

    Collisions are not new to the maritime world. The saddest thing about some of these accidents is that they occur due to human negligence. If you or your loved one has been harmed due to a maritime collision, you may need to speak with an experienced maritime lawyer.

    Dangerous Working Conditions

    Sea vessels may seem beautiful from the outside, but they can pose great dangers to workers if certain conditions are not met. Workers in these environments must be trained and informed about their work environment, including the dangers involved. There's always the risk of fires, explosions, chemical exposure, and other dangerous conditions depending on the work environment.
     
    In addition, it is the employer's responsibility to identify these dangerous conditions and eliminate them or provide measures to counter them should they threaten the lives or well-being of workers aboard the sea vessel. A simple act of negligence is all it takes to sink a ship, injure sea workers, or even claim their lives. Talk to an experienced Morgan & Morgan maritime attorney if you have been injured due to a maritime accident caused by dangerous working conditions.

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