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Why Tanker Accidents Happen

Tankers are typically large vessels that transport some type of liquid. Often, the liquid is potentially dangerous if it is not safely delivered. For example, tankers often transport oil, natural gas and chemicals. When a tanker is involved in an accident, significant personal injuries and environmental damage can result. Thus, it is important to understand what causes tanker accidents and who may be liable for the resulting damages.

Why Tanker Accident Injuries Happen

Tanker accidents occur in a variety of ways. Some accidents are similar to other types of maritime accidents and involve only one seaman. Other accidents are large and involve entire crews. Specifically, injuries, and fatalities, can result from accidents such as:
  • Slip and falls on slippery decks. Surfaces may become slick with water, oil or other substances that cause a seaman to lose his balance.
  • Exposure to harmful chemicals. Whether it is chemicals the tanker is carrying or chemicals used for other purposes, exposure to harmful chemicals can cause serious illness for a seaman.
  • Defective equipment. Tankers, like other vessels, depend heavily on properly functioning equipment. If the equipment is defective then serious injuries can result
  • Explosions or fires. Often the cargo of the tanker is extremely dangerous. Oil, gas and other chemicals can result in significant fires or explosions that hurt the tanker and its crew.

The Jones Act Protects Injured Tanker Workers

In many cases, workers who suffer tanker accident injuries are seamen and are protected by the federal Jones Act. If you have been hurt in a tanker accident, then you have the right to seek damages for your injuries if your injuries were caused by someone’s negligence or because the vessel was unseaworthy.

To protect your right to recovery, contact an experienced New Jersey and New York Jones Act attorney at Hofmann & Schweitzer. We can be reached at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form.

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