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Barge Accidents
A barge is a large, flat-bottomed vessel that is used to transport heavy, bulk items. It is usually used in rivers, canals, and at sea ports. Because they are not independent vessels that can navigate the water, most need a tugboat to help transport them. They are a critical means of transport of heavy, bulk items.
There are many types of barges, including the following:
- Barracks barge
- Dry bulk cargo barge
- Barges carrying liquid cargo, such as petrochemicals, fertilizers, and important industrial liquids
- Car-float barge
- Power barge (portable power plant)
Because a barge most often needs a tugboat to help move it, the connections between the tug and the barge can be problematic and lead to injury. Whether it is a faulty towing cable, or an inexperienced person at the helm, crewmembers can be injured. In addition, barge workers are often lifting very heavy cargo and working long shifts. Fatigue combined with dangerous manual labor creates an atmosphere ripe for workplace
injuries.
An Attorney at Kirkendall Dwyer LLP can help.
You need an attorney that can ensure that your employer is held responsible. Whether you were injured and have had to find a different line of work as a result, or you are no longer able to work, you need an experienced, aggressive attorney that can make sure you and your family can get back on track. Contact us today to begin the process of recovery.
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