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Tugboat Accidents

Tugboats are used to move other vessels by pushing or towing. Whether it is a barge, a dredge, a disabled ship, or an oil platform, tugboats assist many other types of vessels in navigation.

Tugboat accidents can occur for many reasons. They are subject to the weather and rough waters as any other vessel is, and complications can arise unexpectedly. Also, a tugboat can collide with the vessel it is trying to move, causing injuries on both vessels.

Utilizing heavy equipment such as lines, shackles, and winches, tugboat workers are exposed to very dangerous working conditions. Workers rely on each other to stay safe, and when one worker makes the wrong decision or uses a piece of equipment incorrectly, it puts the rest of the crew at risk as well.

With tugboat accidents, both the crew on the tugboat as well as the crew of the vessel being towed are at risk. Often tugboats are towing or pushing more than one vessel, which multiplies the likelihood of injury.

Contact a Maritime Attorney Today.

If you have been injured on a tugboat or any other vessel, contact an attorney at Kirkendall Dwyer LLP today. With an attorney on your side, you will not have to worry that your rights are being trampled by your employer, the insurance companies, and their attorneys. You deserve compensation for the risks you take for your job everyday. Call us today or complete a form to begin the process of recovery.
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