Causes for a Maritime Dispute
A person suffering loss as the result of a maritime injury is said to have a maritime dispute with the party to which he or she ascribes responsibility for the loss. A maritime dispute can arise from any situation where the equipment or environment aboard a given vessel or seagoing facility (e.g., an oil drilling platform) have become unseaworthy (unfit for use at sea) due to owner negligence. Just as injuries resulting from unsafe or hazardous work conditions at a land-based workplace are legally actionable, unsafe or hazardous work conditions in a seagoing workplace may be the basis for a case at law.
Common maritime dispute causes include:
- Lack of appropriate equipment
- Inability to provide medical treatment after an accident
- Unsafe working conditions
- Failure to provide safety gear or appropriate training
- Ignoring safety statues and standards
- Inadequate training or safety measures
If you or someone you know has suffered damage to their health or other injuries while working at sea, report the injury immediately – then retain the counsel of a maritime attorney at once. Johnson Law Group specializes in winning maritime dispute cases and obtaining just compensation for those who are injured.
