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 to move other vessels. Certain barges have no motor and no other means of transportation. Tugboats also perform rescue operations. When other vessels become disabled, a tug will come to the rescue and tow the boat to a harbor when it can be repaired.Offshore-Maritime---Tug-Boat-Accident---shutterstock_95496535

There are seagoing tugboats and tugboats that are only used in harbors and on rivers. These vessels are typically smaller than the vessels they are towing. They frequently are commissioned to tow oil platforms into position. These oil platforms can weigh hundreds of thousands of tons. Tugboats get their strength from their engines, some of which can have up to 20,000 kW of power.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, water transportation occupations (such as tugboats) are far more dangerous than most other jobs. Crew members are susceptible to poor weather conditions and injury from machinery, heavy equipment, and unstable cargo.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a tug boat accident, it is very important that you contact a highly-skilled, tug boats accident injury lawyer at Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain, L.L.C.  immediately. Learn about your legal rights from an experienced tug boats accident injury attorney by filling out our free, no-obligation case review form located on this website.

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