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Dangers for Deckhands

The lure of the sea is strong for many people who make their living as deckhands. Being out on the fresh salt water with crewmates who become close friends is appealing, but it can also be dangerous.

Deckhands have a variety of jobs but most perform manual labor on a vessel’s deck. Deckhands are vital members of the crew on boats such as cruise ships and commercial fishing vessels. If you are a deckhand, or if you are considering becoming a deckhand, then it is important to understand the specific dangers that you face so that you can avoid injury to the greatest extent possible.

Three Common Causes of Deckhand Injuries

Deckhands, like other kinds of maritime workers, face numerous perils in their everyday work. For example, deckhands are at risk of serious injury from:
  • Slip and Fall Accidents: decks that become slick from sea water and precipitation can quickly become a serious danger for deckhands.
  • Lack of Communication: it can be difficult to hear crewmembers and to anticipate what a crewmember will do on a crowded deck. Lack of communication can lead to serious injuries from moving equipment and to falls overboard.
  • Equipment Malfunction: many vessels have heavy, and potentially dangerous, equipment onboard. Deckhands may be unable to escape the dangers of malfunctioning equipment and serious injuries can result.

Contact a New Jersey and New York Maritime Attorney if You’ve Been Hurt

Any of the types of accidents described above can result in serious maritime injuries or fatalities. For example, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, internal injuries and even death are all too common among deckhands.

If you are a deckhand who has been injured, or if your loved one was killed in a deckhand maritime accident, then please contact a New York and New Jersey maritime injury lawyer for more information about your rights.

The experienced New York injury attorneys of Hofmann & Schweitzer will be able to provide you with a free consultation. Contact us today at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or via our online contact form for more information.

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