Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs) are critical to Gulf of Mexico operations, transporting cargo, equipment, and personnel to offshore platforms. The work is fast-paced and dangerous, and injuries often occur during cargo transfers, crane operations, deck work, and vessel-to-platform movements in rough sea conditions.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we represent injured OSV crew members under the Jones Act and general maritime law. These cases frequently involve employer negligence, unsafe vessel conditions, and failures to provide proper equipment or adequate crew. We act quickly to preserve key evidence such as vessel logs, safety reports, and incident records before they can be lost or altered.
Common OSV injury scenarios include:
OSV workers are typically classified as seamen and are protected under powerful maritime laws. However, employers and insurers often attempt to minimize or deny claims. Acting quickly is critical.
After an OSV injury, you should:
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we investigate vessel conditions, identify all responsible parties, and pursue full compensation under maritime law.
We handle OSV cases involving:
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