Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of a Jones Act seaman who was injured while working for R & R Boats. During the incident, the vessel encountered rough seas after getting to an offshore platform. Unable to transfer the crew change to the platform, the relief captain tied off via a mooring line. The line snapped, and the vessel encountered big waves which struck the boat. The relief captain was thrown around wheelhouse and sustained significant injuries as a result. The lawsuit brings claims against R & R Boats, the owner of the Zachary Taylor, and EPL Oil & Gas arising out of the incident. The lawsuit alleges that R & R Boats provided an unseaworthy vessel, and was negligent in:
(a) failing to provide proper and adequate equipment to perform the job;
(b) failing to maintain the vessel and her appurtenances and/or equipment in a safe and reasonable state of repair;
(c) failing to take reasonable precautions for Plaintiff’s safety;
(d) failing to provide Plaintiff with a reasonably safe place to work, including failing to provide proper equipment and sufficient crew;
(e) failing to provide proper and adequate lines for tying off of the vessel;
(f) failing to safely evaluate weather conditions.
The lawsuit alleges EPL Oil & Gas was negligent in:
(a) failing to provide proper and adequate lines for tying off of the vessel;
(b) failing to safely evaluate weather conditions;
(c) failing to take reasonable precautions for Plaintiff’s safety;
(d) failing to perform adequate safety meetings and analyses to identify and minimize the risk to Plaintiff and others;
(e) failing to assess the conditions on board the platform; and,
(f) other acts of negligence and/or omissions to be shown at trial herein.
The injured Plaintiff is represented by Marcus R. Spagnoletti and Eric J. Rhine.
Our attorneys have extensive experience in maritime personal injury litigation and the skills needed to represent seamen who have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence of another party. Spagnoletti Law Firm has lawyers admitted to practice in Texas, Florida and New York, and has handled maritime lawsuits throughout the country. The firm has filed and litigated numerous lawsuits against Chet Morrison arising out of vessel accidents.
The experienced maritime attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights under the Jones Act. There are strict and short time limits on making claims related to vessel accidents, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your rights.