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- Coast Guard Rescues Possible Heart Attack Victim from a Fishing Vessel Off the Coast of Mass.
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- Seeking Compensation for a Maritime Hand or Foot Injury
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The U.S. Coast Guard recently rescued a maritime worker who was experiencing symptoms of a possible heart attack while on a fishing vessel about 60 miles southeast of Nantucket, Mass. The 46-year-old’s symptoms included severe chest pains, heavy breathing, and tingling, clammy hands, prompting his shipmates to contact the Coast Guard for assistance. A Coast Guard helicopter transported the man to a hospital in Cape Cod. Unfavorable sea conditions and the boat’s rigging prevented the helicopter crew from being able to lower a rescue swimmer down to assist the man, and they instead had to lower a rescue basket onto the deck of the vessel. The man climbed in the basket and was lifted safely into the helicopter. Once aboard the helicopter, the man received life-saving medications while en route to the hospital. When maritime workers are sick or injured at sea, they cannot simply call 9-1-1 to request an…
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After two weeks of delays due to rough seas and unfavorable weather conditions, crews began pumping fuel from the capsized COSTA CONCORDIA on Feb. 12. The ship sits off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, where it ran aground on Jan. 13, claiming the lives of at least 17 passengers and crewmembers. Another 15 people remain missing and are presumed dead. Fuel removal equipment arrived at the accident site on Jan. 24 and pumping was expected to begin on Jan. 28, but rough seas that morning dislodged a barge attached to the ship’s hull. Because the ship capsized in waters that are part of a protected marine sanctuary, concerns about fuel leaks have abounded since the accident occurred. Despite a growing sense of urgency, workers had to wait for optimal weather and sea conditions in order to minimize the risk of complications that could jeopardize the ecologically sensitive area. So far,…
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Whether working on a vessel as a crewmember or seaside as a longshoreman, maritime workers frequently risk having their hands and feet crushed, severed, broken or otherwise injured. A worker’s hand or foot can become entangled in a moving line or caught in equipment. It can also be crushed between a vessel and a dock or by falling objects. Severe hand and foot injuries may result in permanent damage or require amputation. If you sustain a hand or foot injury on a vessel, in a shipyard, or on a dock or pier, a maritime attorney can help you seek damages. Depending on the particular circumstances of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for past and future: Medical expenses, including future prosthesis and care Lost wages Pain and suffering Mental anguish Physical disfigurement It is important to work with a qualified maritime attorney, because you will have to prove the…
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