Common Offshore Injuries: Neck, Shoulders, Back and Knees

Posted by: rzehl
June 23, 2008
Topic: What to Do in Case of an Offshore Accident

Offshore workers face serious, life-threatening conditions every day. Whether on a ship or an offshore oil rig, maritime workers are expected to perform hard manual labor under extremely demanding conditions. As a result, any negligence on the part of an employer, ship-owner, or fellow crew member can, and often does, lead to serious injuries and even death. The most common injuries tend to be neck, shoulder, back and knee problems. These orthopedic injuries are often the result of unreasonable demands made on a seaman by the supervisor. These demands can include:

•1. Ordering a seaman to lift something that is too heavy.

•2. Ordering a seaman to work overtime even when he is exhausted or ill.

•3. Ordering a seaman to continue working in inclement weather.

•4. Ordering a seaman to work with faulty equipment or under dangerous conditions.

•5. Ordering a seaman back to work before a prior injury has fully healed.

If you or someone you know was injured while working offshore, contact the experienced Houston maritime lawyers at Fitts Zehl, LLP by email at info@gulfcoastmaritimelawyer.com or by phone at (800) 993-4887.

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