Injuries while working on a fish processing vessel

In the commercial fishing industry, workers perform a number of roles and those who make a living in this industry know that job responsibilities can be very demanding. Those who are employed on a fish processing vessel, for example, may be hurt on the job in a variety of ways. Furthermore, the consequences of these injuries can shatter someone’s life in many ways as well. Aside from the financial repercussions, emotional trauma, lifelong disabilities and finding a new career are some other hardships people go through. Moreover, it is especially upsetting to know that some of these incidents were caused by another person’s negligent act.

Working on a fish processing vessel can be tough for countless reasons. Spending long amounts of time away from loved ones, standing for long periods of time and working in a potentially dangerous environment are just some of the hazards that workers in this industry may encounter every day. Unfortunately, some people are hurt or even killed in accidents that happen because of someone’s reckless behavior, such as the use of an intoxicating substance on the job. Or, people may be hurt because their employer failed to take proper precautionary measures. Either way, it can be very upsetting to know that an injury one sustained on the job was preventable.

Workers’ comp can help some people in this situation, but some injured workers may be able to secure even more compensation to help them recover from the hardships they are facing. Our fishing boat accidents page has more related to being injured on a fish processing vessel.