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Marine terminal and dock workers perform one of the most important jobs in the country. Without the work and dedication of marine terminal and dock workers, the U.S. economy would come to a grinding halt.
However, when marine terminal and dock workers are injured in work related accidents, they often find themselves out of work and facing a mountain of bills. Without a weekly paycheck, a dockworker’s family can be put in serious jeopardy.
One of the things many workers do not know is that they may have a valid case against those responsible for the accident. While generally, dock workers are barred from filing suit against employers for work-related accidents, other parties may be held accountable, such as:
- dock owners/operating companies,
- barge owners,
- container shipping companies,
- maintenance companies, and
- equipment operating companies.
In addition, in some situations, a product manufacturer may be liable for a defectively designed or defectively manufactured product. Product recalls highlight the dangers of everyday products, and equipment used in the longshore industry is certainly no exception.
Marine terminal accidents or dock accidents are often very complex due to the number of parties involved, workers’ compensation issues, OSHA regulations, etc. Therefore, it is important to speak to a workplace accident lawyer with experience handling marine terminal accidents.
Related PA & NJ Longshore Accident Legal Articles:
- New Jersey Longshore Accidents at Docks and Terminals: Compensation Beyond the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
- Common Claims Made in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Longshore/Marine Terminal Accident Lawsuits
Marine Terminal/Dock Worker Accident Lawyers
Our longshore accident attorneys serve accident victims in the following areas: Allegheny County, PA; Berks County, PA; Bucks County, PA; Chester County, PA; Delaware County, PA; Lehigh County, PA; Montgomery County, PA; Northampton County, PA: Philadelphia County, PA; Atlantic County, NJ; Burlington County, NJ; Camden County, NJ; Cumberland County, NJ; Gloucester County, NJ; Salem County, NJ; New Castle County, DE; Kent County, DE; Atlantic City, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Newark, NJ; Doylestown, PA; Media, PA; West Chester, PA; Norristown, PA; Camden, NJ; Wilmington, DE; Newark, DE; Georgetown, DE; and New Castle, DE. Our lawyers are available for a free, no obligation legal consultation, and can obtain special admission in other states, such as New York or Delaware, on a case by case basis.
**This website does not provide legal advice. Every case is unique and it is crucial to get a qualified, expert legal opinion prior to making any decisions about your case. See the full disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
