If you work on a commercial fishing vessel, then financial recovery for injuries suffered on your boat are likely covered by the Jones Act or other applicable maritime laws.
Infected wounds are a risk for commercial fishermen because of:
- Sharp fishing equipment. Winches, fishhooks, knives, and other implements can cut the skin when an unexpected wave jolts the boat, when someone’s hand slips, or when tools are improperly stored.
- Cuts from other sharp objects on board. Other equipment necessary to the ship’s operation or navigation, including food preparation equipment, might also cause severe cuts.
- Fall injuries. These frequently cause bleedings wounds if your skin tears when you hit the floor of the boat or another object.
- Stings or bites. Anything from a bee sting to a jellyfish sting can puncture the skin and possibly become infected.
- Burn injuries. Wound blistering or improper bandaging create a breeding ground for bacteria, which may lead to infection.
If you develop a fever, green or yellow discharge from the wound, or other signs of infection, it's critical to seek immediate medical diagnosis and treatment.
Infections Can Be Serious
Once an infection develops, antibiotics may be necessary to prevent it from worsening, or medical procedures may be required to remove it. An infection that doesn't heal may require amputation, or it can result in systemic, life-threatening illnesses such as sepsis.
If you're covered by the Jones Act or another maritime law, then you may be able to receive compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, living expenses, pain, suffering, and other losses.
Our experienced maritime lawyers will investigate what happened to you, identify the right defendants, and fight for your fair compensation. To learn more about what the law offices of Steve M. Lee, P.C. can do for you, visit us on Facebook.
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