Tugboat Worker Injured Near New York

Recently a tugboat crew member was rescued by the Coast Guard after suffering injuries. Reports state that the crewmember was working as an engineer, and that after suffering a leg injury, was stuck in the engine room. The ship, the Barbara McAllister, was on its way to Albany, New York on the Hudson River. The Coast Guard dispatched a team that paired up with the Kingston Fire Department to help with the rescue. The team was successfully in getting the engineer onto a vessel for EMS treatment.

Working in an offshore environment carries its own set of risks. In such a dangerous environment, even if you are careful, you could sustain injuries from many types of offshore accidents. Types of injuries can range from minor burns to serious fractures and other injuries that can even prove fatal. It is important to understand your rights as an offshore worker, and an offshore injury attorney from our firm will be able to help you realize your longshoreman rights.

If you have been injured in an offshore accident, you may be entitled to compensation. At Arnold & Itkin, we offer a case evaluation free of charge so that we can better assess your situation. You deserve legal assistance after sustaining an offshore injury, so let our legal team help you with your claim. Contact an offshore injury lawyer from our firm today if you have suffered an offshore injury.