Barge Accidents Lawyers
Usually seen floating through rivers and canals, barges are a type of flat-bottomed boat used for transporting heavy goods through shallow water. Barges are long and flat which caters to the heavy cargo they carry. While most barges are self-propelled, some are made to be towed by tugboats. The barge is an important part of American industry that many companies utilize because it is a comparatively cheap way to transport goods. 
Maritime workers who work on barges often fall victim to serious accidents including, deck accidents, equipment failures, fall accidents, and fires and explosions.
Our experienced legal team also handles other types of maritime accidents including:
- Commercial Diving Accidents
- Crane & Derrick Accidents
- Deck Accidents
- Deepwater Drilling Accidents
- Engine Room Accidents
- Equipment Failure Accidents
- Fire & Explosion Accidents
- Fall Accidents
- Fatal Accidents
- Jack-Up Rig Accidents
- Marine Salvage Accidents
- Offshore Construction Accidents
- Oil Platform Accidents
- Platform Supply Vessel Accidents
- Semi-Submersible Accidents
- Toxic Material Accidents
- Tugboat Accidents
If you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed as a result of a barge accident, it is very important that you contact a highly-skilled, barge accident lawyer immediately. Learn about your legal rights from experienced maritime accident attorneys by filling out our free, no-obligation case review form located on this website.
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