Maritime Lawyer

The Dangers of Fishing

Commercial fishers face a number of dangers every day they go out on the boat. The risks include everything that can hurt a person on any boat, as well as dangers that are unique to fishing.

Fishing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Part of the problem with fishing is that it involves water. Water increases the danger of most activities. In some cases, the water can be exceptionally cold, which increases the chances of hypothermia. There can be strong currents, unstable surface for standing, and a variety of other water dangers. Another problem is that there can be overhead power lines for shore fishermen.

Commercial fishermen working from boats face similar problems with water temperatures and currents. They also face dangers attributable to the nets and other fishing equipment that is being used to catch the fish or other sea life.

Cages used for catching crabs can come loose on deck. When they come loose, they can knock people overboard into the water. They can cut fingers or cut fingers right off. They are capable of inflicting serious injuries on anyone who comes near the cages.

In addition, getting nets or traps into the water can be a dangerous process. People can be tangled in the nets or get hit by the booms pulling them in and out of the water. In many cases, the fish being taken out of the water are violently thrashing. They are perfectly capable of injuring people as well.

Contact a Maritime Lawyer

If you have been injured on a commercial shipping vessel, contact the maritime lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 1-800-220-9341 to discuss your case.