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.
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.
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
- 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
Other Types of Maritime Accidents News
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 [...]
Marine Salvage Accident Attorneys When a ship runs aground or begins to sink, rescue crews are commissioned for the job. These rescue crews are trained in marine salvage and will attempt to refloat, patch up, [...]
