Tanker Accidents, Information and legal guide
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Tanker Accidents
Tankers are huge cargo vessels designed to transport bulk liquids. Water, oil, compressed natural gas, and virtually any other fluid are moved from port to port on these giant vessels. In fact, tankers are some of the largest ships in the world, and indeed the largest ship in the world is a supertanker that can carry 4.1 million barrels of oil. These ships make the modern world possible, but can cause serious harm should they run aground or suffer other maritime mishap.
Some tankers are so large and unwieldy that they cannot even dock at standard pier facilities, and thus have a fleet of support vessels that load and unload people, materiel, and cargo. Every time another craft engages these massive ships is another opportunity for accidents and mishaps. Since a great many of these ships dock in or around U.S. ports, most of them fall under the rules and statutes of American maritime law.
If you a worker injured during a tanker accident you may have the right to take legal action based on admiralty laws. Maritime law is extremely complicated, so it is best to consult a dedicated and experience attorney to help you plan your best course of action. Contact someone today.
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