Everyone remembers back in March of 2012 when the Carnival Cruise’s Triumph caught fire, endangering the lives of everyone on board. Investigations concluded that the fire was caused by leaking fuel lines that made fire inevitable.
However, a new investigation has turned things on their head. The Associated Press recently published an article that states Carnival Cruise was well aware of the problem long before Triumph ever left for that last, ill-fated journey.
The article cites actual testimony from the captain’s deposition wherein he makes the claims himself. As evidence, he points to spray guards that were haphazardly installed on the engine as a defense against possible fuel leaks.
Among other things, such actions would be in direct violation of the International Maritime Organization’s Safety of Life at Sea recommendations. Of course, that pales in comparison to the near 4,000 lives that could have been lost if matters had gotten worse.
It’s tough to imagine a company taking such risks with their own property, much less the lives on board. But, if the article is to be believed, it proves that, unfortunately, greed takes precedence over moral judgment sometimes. This is why every maritime worker needs an offshore injury attorney on call. While an event like this is hopefully in the minority, Kirkendall Dwyer LLP can handle all matter of incidents.
Thanks to the Jones Act, a maritime worker can seek compensation from their employer if they’re injured because of a coworker’s mistakes. Obviously, if the employer themselves are the culprits, this is equally the case. But in order to get what they deserve, workers need an offshore injury attorney who will represent them and their best interests. An offshore injury attorney from Kirkendall Dwyer LLP can further explain the intricacies of a particular case and seek to secure all the compensation a worker deserves.
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