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From collisions with other vessels to accidents on high seas, tugboat captains and crew members face several risks on a day-to-day basis. In many cases, these risks lead to serious injuries. If you have been injured on a tugboat, you have clear legal rights, and you will want to hire an experienced lawyer to help you fight for the financial compensation you deserve.

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Job-related injuries can be costly. Along with incurring medical bills, you can also lose income if you are unable to work, and the pain and suffering caused by your injuries can impact many aspects of your day-to-day life.

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Working on a tugboat can be extremely dangerous. From the significant forces involved with tugging to the risk of being thrown overboard next to a cargo ship or in heavy marine traffic, there are numerous issues that can leave tugboat captains and crew members suffering from serious, life-altering or even life-threatening injuries.

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If you’ve suffered a back injury while working offshore, you need to be careful. You need to be careful to protect your health, and you also need to be careful to protect your legal rights. Back injuries can be incredibly costly, and while you may be entitled to financial compensation, you will need to avoid mistakes in order to collect the compensation you deserve.

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Suffering a back injury can turn your life upside down. All of a sudden, you are in pain, unable to work and wondering how you are going to pay your bills.

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Back injuries are extremely common offshore. From lifting accidents to falls, many types of accidents can cause serious back injuries, and the risks can be especially high when you’re offshore on a vessel in rough seas.

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Benzene is a cancer-causing chemical that is used in a wide variety of industrial applications, including applications in the maritime setting. Fuels, oils, solvents and numerous other products used throughout boats, ships and barges contain benzene—often in potentially dangerous quantities and concentrations.

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If you work on a ship or other vessel and have suffered a lifting injury on the job, you are not alone. These are among the most common maritime work injuries, especially among deckhands and others who spend their days moving equipment, cargo and other heavy objects.

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If you are a maritime worker, you may be exposed to fumes from diesel, gasoline or jet fuel on a regular basis. This exposure can have significant health impacts over time.

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If you have been injured while working offshore, you must be careful to protect your legal rights. While the Jones Act entitles offshore workers to financial compensation when they get injured on the job, you can lose your rights under the Jones Act if you aren’t careful.

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