Equipment Accident Lawyers
Maritime workers rely upon the equipment they use to work properly and to be free from defects. Offshore equipment, including heavy machinery, as well as cables and rigging, must be properly maintained and free from manufacturing or design defects to ensure it functions properly. Negligence on the part of a vessel owner and/or offshore employer may cause equipment failure that results in serious injury or even wrongful death. The accidents caused by equipment failure can be catastrophic. A maritime worker may be pinned under a heavy load, lose a hand or foot that becomes caught in a machine’s moving parts, or suffer from electrical injuries, severe burns, or electrocution when equipment malfunctions.
If you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed as a result of an equipment accident, it is very important that you contact a highly-skilled, equipment failure accident injury lawyer immediately at Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain, L.L.C. Learn about your legal rights from an experienced equipment accident injury attorney by filling out our free, no-obligation case review form located on this website.
Our experienced legal team also handles other types of maritime accidents including:
- Barge Accidents
- Commercial Diving Accidents
- Crane & Derrick Accidents
- Deck Accidents
- Deepwater Drilling Accidents
- Engine Room 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
Other Types of Maritime Accidents News
Tug Boats Accident Attorneys Tugboats are maritime vessels that are used to tug or tow other vessels. They are commonly referred to simply as “tugs.” There are a variety of reasons why tugboats are commissioned [...]
Toxic Materials Exposure Lawyers Many offshore workers are exposed to toxic materials. Toxic exposure doesn’t typically happen suddenly, so it may be difficult to notice. Most often, offshore workers develop illnesses after prolonged exposure to [...]
Semi-Submersible Accident Lawyers In the offshore industry, a semi-submersible is a special type of vessel. It was originally designed for tasks such as drilling, safety maintenance, and heavy lifting cranes. Many people also refer to [...]
Platform Supply Vessel Accident Lawyers A platform supply vessel (PSV) is an offshore vessel that supplies offshore oil platforms. The PSV is typically used to transport food and additional workers. Goods and supplies are always [...]
Oil Platforms Accident Attorneys Offshore oil platforms may prove dangerous, even for the most experienced offshore workers. Unfortunately, the danger is increased when equipment is poorly maintained and crew members are improperly trained. According to [...]
Offshore Construction Accident Lawyers Offshore construction is an important aspect of the maritime industry. Without offshore construction, the oil and gas structures that are stationed offshore would not exist. Offshore structures are built in different [...]
