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The sea is the most dangerous place to work in the world. The American shipping industry is present in almost every state and employs more than 400,000 people nationwide. Ship workers find employment in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, ship terminals, fisheries, aquaculture, seafood processing, commercial diving, and shipping. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Navy workers are at greater risk of death, injury, and illness than the average American worker. 
 
Whether it's slips and falls, equipment failures, collisions, fires, unsafe work practices or negligence, injuries at sea typically require expensive, sometimes time-consuming medical attention.Catastrophic injuries can mean that an injured worker  may not be able to return to work due to their physical condition. This can be devastating for families, especially when the worker is the sole breadwinner and unable to earn a living. Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries 
 
Different regulations apply to accidents at sea and to workers on land. If you or someone you love is injured or ill while working at sea, we encourage you to contact a maritime injury attorney at Montagna Maritime Law as soon as possible to request a free evaluation of your case. 
 
TYPES OF SHIPPING ACCIDENTS 
If an offshore worker accepts employment in the offshore industry, he should be aware that the work is physically demanding and has inherent risks far more dangerous than that work on land.Injuries are common and can range from very minor to terrible and even fatal. In many cases, minor injuries can become much larger over time. 
 

 The most common types of injuries at sea are: 
 
 BRAIN INJURY 
 Attorney Injury Attorney Head injuries can be sustained in many ways. Offshore workers are constantly employed in the construction and industrial environment. Impact to the head from a slip or fall, or impact from a swinging or unsecured load 
can result in traumatic brain injury.This can lead to permanent cognitive or personality changes.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries  
 
 SPINE  INJURIES 
 Moving equipment, moving heavy loads, and hard labor can be hard work and require many hours of standing, lifting, twisting, and pulling. Offshore workers can be injured by falls or impacts from unstable vehicles or loads. Injuries to the spine or neck can lead to chronic pain, limited mobility and, in severe cases, paraplegia or quadriplegia. Even with timely medical attention, long-term disability associated with spinal and back injuries can occur.
 
 EQUIPMENT AND FALLS 
 Slips and falls are among the most common and can be serious. Slips and falls can cause concussions, bruises, and broken bones. In some cases, slipping on  a ship or platform can cause you to fall overboard, which immediately becomes a very dangerous situation. 
 
 HEARING LOSS 
 If hearing protection is not available or  required, workers may be exposed to noise over time that can damage their hearing. In some cases, tinnitus or complete hearing loss can occur if the work environment is noisy enough.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries 
 
 LOSS OF LIMBS 
 Accidentally stepping into the path of a truck or forklift, working with tight cables, or having the leg pinched and crushed under unstable loads such as coils, pipes, plates and tires can result in injury requiring amputation require. The loss of a limb is a life-changing injury that often requires prosthesis. 
 
 BONE DESTRUCTION  AND FRACTURES 
 Offshore work usually requires the intensive use of heavy equipment, both on construction sites and in everyday work. When machines break down or safety measures are not followed, injuries can often occur. These injuries often result in broken or crushed bones.Crush injuries can also damage internal organs and lead to life-threatening situations. 
 
 HYPOTHERMA & Frostbite 
 offshore and off-shore workers often work in extreme conditions at all times of the day and night. This means that offshore workers are often exposed to extremely cold temperatures that can lead to hypothermia or frostbite. These risks increase when exposed to water or falling overboard in extreme conditions.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries  
 
 Drowning 
 A fall overboard can quickly result in fatal injuries, especially if recovery is not immediate.In addition, hypothermia can also become a problem  in relatively warm waters. 
 
 LUNG INJURY 
 When safety procedures are not followed or enforced, or when accidents result in a spill, workers can suffer serious chemical injuries. Breathing these chemicals can cause serious long-term lung damage. In some cases, exposure to large amounts of these chemicals can be instantly fatal. In other cases, lower loads can lead to fewer injuries, which can become chronic or cumulative.
 
 FATAL 
 Every year, offshore workers tragically die in accidents along the east coast of the United States. If you have lost a loved one  through accident or negligence, you are entitled to  compensation for their death.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries  
 
 SEARCH FOR INJURY AT MARINE 
 A serious injury at sea can turn a life upside down, especially when it is considered catastrophic. Depending on the severity of your injury and the circumstances that contributed to it, you may be entitled to compensation for: 
 
 Loss of wages � A claim for lost wages can be very important for injured offshore workers and their families. If your injury prevents you from working, you may be able to claim compensation for the income  you have lost, have lost and will lose as a result of your injury.
 Medical Costs - If you were seriously injured at sea,  your medical costs will likely increase. You can request ongoing expenses and projected future medical expenses. Claims may include costs of surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, psychiatric care, and transportation costs for treatment. 
 Pain and Suffering - can be divided into physical and mental pain and suffering: pain resulting from actual physical injury and pain and suffering caused by persistent scarring, disfigurement and complications; and emotional pain and suffering, including emotional anguish, stress, anxiety, and loss of enjoyment of life. 
 In addition, if you qualify as a seaman under the Jones Act, you are entitled to maintenance and treatment, which is a fundamental right of all seafarers.If you are injured at work, your employer must pay for your living expenses (upkeep) and medical expenses (medication) while you are away.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries  
 
 Offshore workers who do not meet the definition of �seafarers� are eligible for benefits under another federal law, the Port Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). 
 
 At worst, injuries at sea can be fatal. Family members of workers may be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit against the perpetrator. 
 
 CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHIPPING INJURY LAWYER 
 If you have been injured in a maritime accident, it is very important that you have a maritime or offshore casualty lawyer by your side who can fight vigorously for your rights.Maritime attorneys are trained attorneys who are knowledgeable of maritime law and international treaties at the federal and state levels, and use common sense to help you win your case and receive the maximum compensation you need for  your damage. 
 
 The law of the sea is a highly skilled and specialized area of ??law and few attorneys practice this area as effectively as Montagna's maritime attorneys. Contact us today for a free case assessment and to discuss your legal options with an experienced maritime lawyer at no upfront cost.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries  
 
 Rated Maritime Lawyers 
 
 Mountain Maritime Law is located at 425 Monticello Ave Suite B, Norfolk, VA. From Norfolk International Airport, take Airport Road, Robin Hood Road and VA-165 S to US-13 S.Then walk east on Norview Ave to Airport Parking Dep Rd and make a slight right onto Airport Parking Dep Rd. Then turn right onto Airport Rd and at the first intersection turn right onto Airport Rd. Continue onto Robin Hood Rd and turn left onto VA-165 S. 
 From there onto US-13 S. Take  I-264 W to St. Pauls Blvd and take exit 10 off I-264 W.Then continue on US-13 South past Taco Bell (1 mile to the right). Then turn right to merge onto I-264 W toward Downtown Norfolk/Portsmouth and stay in the right lane while staying on I-264 W. Then take exit 10 onto City Hall Ave and continue onto St Pauls Blvd. 
 
. Transfer to Avenue Monticello. Finally, turn right onto Via S.Pauls Blvd, then left onto E Charlotte St. Turn left onto Monticello Ave. On the right is Sea Mountain on the right.
If an offshore worker accepts employment in the offshore industry, he should be aware that the work is physically demanding and has inherent risks far more dangerous than that work on land.Injuries are common and can range from very minor to terrible and even fatal. In many cases, minor injuries can become much larger over time. 
 
 The most common types of injuries at sea are: 
 
 BRAIN INJURY 
 Attorney Injury Attorney Head injuries can be sustained in many ways. Offshore workers are constantly employed in the construction and industrial environment. Impact to the head from a slip or fall, or impact from a swinging or unsecured load can result in traumatic brain injury.This can lead to permanent cognitive or personality changes.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries  
 
 SPINE  INJURIES 
 Moving equipment, moving heavy loads, and hard labor can be hard work and require many hours of standing, lifting, twisting, and pulling. Offshore workers can be injured by falls or impacts from unstable vehicles or loads. Injuries to the spine or neck can lead to chronic pain, limited mobility and, in severe cases, paraplegia or quadriplegia. Even with timely medical attention, long-term disability associated with spinal and back injuries can occur.
 
 EQUIPMENT AND FALLS 
 Slips and falls are among the most common and can be serious. Slips and falls can cause concussions, bruises, and broken bones. In some cases, slipping on  a ship or platform can cause you to fall overboard, which immediately becomes a very dangerous situation. 
 
 HEARING LOSS 
 If hearing protection is not available or  required, workers may be exposed to noise over time that can damage their hearing. In some cases, tinnitus or complete hearing loss can occur if the work environment is noisy enough.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries 
 
 LOSS OF LIMBS 
 Accidentally stepping into the path of a truck or forklift, working with tight cables, or having the leg pinched and crushed under unstable loads such as coils, pipes, plates and tires can result in injury requiring amputation require. The loss of a limb is a life-changing injury that often requires prosthesis. 
 
 BONE DESTRUCTION  AND FRACTURES 
 Offshore work usually requires the intensive use of heavy equipment, both on construction sites and in everyday work. When machines break down or safety measures are not followed, injuries can often occur. These injuries often result in broken or crushed bones.Crush injuries can also damage internal organs and lead to life-threatening situations. 
 
 HYPOTHERMA & Frostbite 
 offshore and off-shore workers often work in extreme conditions at all times of the day and night. This means that offshore workers are often exposed to extremely cold temperatures that can lead to hypothermia or frostbite. These risks increase when exposed to water or falling overboard in extreme conditions.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries  
 
 Drowning 
 A fall overboard can quickly result in fatal injuries, especially if recovery is not immediate.In addition, hypothermia can also become a problem  in relatively warm waters. 
 
 LUNG INJURY 
 When safety procedures are not followed or enforced, or when accidents result in a spill, workers can suffer serious chemical injuries. Breathing these chemicals can cause serious long-term lung damage. In some cases, exposure to large amounts of these chemicals can be instantly fatal. In other cases, lower loads can lead to fewer injuries, which can become chronic or cumulative.
 
 FATAL 
 Every year, offshore workers tragically die in accidents along the east coast of the United States. If you have lost a loved one  through accident or negligence, you are entitled to  compensation for their death.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries  
 
 SEARCH FOR INJURY AT MARINE 
 A serious injury at sea can turn a life upside down, especially when it is considered catastrophic. Depending on the severity of your injury and the circumstances that contributed to it, you may be entitled to compensation for: 
 
 Loss of wages � A claim for lost wages can be very important for injured offshore workers and their families. If your injury prevents you from working, you may be able to claim compensation for the income  you have lost, have lost and will lose as a result of your injury.
 Medical Costs - If you were seriously injured at sea,  your medical costs will likely increase. You can request ongoing expenses and projected future medical expenses. Claims may include costs of surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, psychiatric care, and transportation costs for treatment. 
 Pain and Suffering - can be divided into physical and mental pain and suffering: pain resulting from actual physical injury and pain and suffering caused by persistent scarring, disfigurement and complications; and emotional pain and suffering, including emotional anguish, stress, anxiety, and loss of enjoyment of life. 
 In addition, if you qualify as a seaman under the Jones Act, you are entitled to maintenance and treatment, which is a fundamental right of all seafarers.If you are injured at work, your employer must pay for your living expenses (upkeep) and medical expenses (medication) while you are away.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries  
 
 Offshore workers who do not meet the definition of �seafarers� are eligible for benefits under another federal law, the Port Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). 
 
 At worst, injuries at sea can be fatal. Family members of workers may be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit against the perpetrator. 
 
 CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHIPPING INJURY LAWYER 
 If you have been injured in a maritime accident, it is very important that you have a maritime or offshore casualty lawyer by your side who can fight vigorously for your rights.Maritime attorneys are trained attorneys who are knowledgeable of maritime law and international treaties at the federal and state levels, and use common sense to help you win your case and receive the maximum compensation you need for  your damage. 
 
 The law of the sea is a highly skilled and specialized area of ??law and few attorneys practice this area as effectively as Montagna's maritime attorneys. Contact us today for a free case assessment and to discuss your legal options with an experienced maritime lawyer at no upfront cost.Offshore Accident Lawyers | Offshore Injuries  
 
 Rated Maritime Lawyers 
 
 Mountain Maritime Law is located at 425 Monticello Ave Suite B, Norfolk, VA. From Norfolk International Airport, take Airport Road, Robin Hood Road and VA-165 S to US-13 S.Then walk east on Norview Ave to Airport Parking Dep Rd and make a slight right onto Airport Parking Dep Rd. Then turn right onto Airport Rd and at the first intersection turn right onto Airport Rd. Continue onto Robin Hood Rd and turn left onto VA-165 S. 
 From there onto US-13 S. Take  I-264 W to St. Pauls Blvd and take exit 10 off I-264 W.Then continue on US-13 South past Taco Bell (1 mile to the right). Then turn right to merge onto I-264 W toward Downtown Norfolk/Portsmouth and stay in the right lane while staying on I-264 W. Then take exit 10 onto City Hall Ave and continue onto St Pauls Blvd. 
 
. Transfer to Avenue Monticello. Finally, turn right onto Via S.Pauls Blvd, then left onto E Charlotte St. Turn left onto Monticello Ave. On the right is Sea Mountain on the right.