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The Law Office of William Gee III
2014 W. Pinhook Road,
Suite 501
Lafayette, Louisiana 70508
1-800-488-5227
Personnel Basket Transfers
Personnel basket transfer injuries can be severe: Let us protect your rights
A personnel basket transfer injury calls for effective and experienced legal representation. You deserve the chance to obtain the maximum settlement. Call 1-800-488-5227. Attorney William Gee III has experience handling these types of cases. Attorney Gee puts knowledge and experience to work to build the strongest possible case for clients. The initial consultation is free.
If you work as a seaman, you likely are familiar with personnel basket transfers, which have a high risk of injury to the worker due to potential mechanical problems, operator inexperience, unsettled weather or poor visibility. Workers and crew members use personnel baskets for transfers to and from a crew boat to a submersible, semi-submersible, jack-up, inland barge, drill ship or other structure in the Gulf of Mexico.
When an operator is negligent during a personnel basket transfer, the worker may sustain an injury due to a fall, drop or other type of impact. Injuries can be severe. Common personnel basket transfer injuries include:
Even death sometimes results in some cases in which workers may be trapped or crushed by the personnel basket. There are instances of seamen being struck by the falling or swinging personnel basket.
Operator inexperience can play a role in a personnel basket transfer injury. Some employers may allow an unlicensed crane operator to control the basket, which may lead to an accident.
If you were a seaman injured during a personnel basket transfer, you may be entitled to compensation under the Jones Act. In some cases, you may be able to pursue a third-party claim against someone other than your employer. Get in touch with the Law Office of William Gee III today for a free consultation.
Don't delay: Contact us today to discuss your personnel basket transfer accident
You can contact our offices online or call us at 1-800-488-5227. A personnel basket transfer accident can have a far-reaching impact on your life. You deserve justice!