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"When you get down to it, it's a leap of faith every time you sail out of the harbor. You almost have to believe it won't happen to you. Trouble is, it can and does happen. We help you get your health back and your life back." Barge Accident Attorney Bill Turley

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This is what other people say about us:

2011 Super Lawyer - Jones Act
Highest Rated Jones Act Attorney by Avvo.com San Diego / San Francisco
Invited Speaker at 2011 Maritime Personal Injury Seminar - Jones Act
Elected President of Consumer Attorneys
2011 New York Times Top Attorney


Why Fantastic Ratings, Great Reviews, Awards, Teaching, and Leadership Are A Benefit To You

We don't mean to suggest the only way someone can be a really good Maritime lawyer is to have fantastic ratings, get great reviews, win prestigious lawyer awards, be asked to teach other lawyers at lawyer seminars and be elected to lead lawyer organizations. What these things do mean is that people that do know good lawyers from bad lawyers have chosen us for these honors.

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Barge Accidents and Jones Act Seaman

Barges can be extremely dangerous and deadly. Too often Jones Act Seaman are seriously injured in barge accidents. This article, by a Barge Accident Attorney, discusses barge injuries and Jones Act Seaman.


Why Barges Are Dangerous

Many barges are a flat-bottomed vessels. Barges are often used for sea, river and canal transport of heavy goods. Most barges are not self-propelled and need to be towed by tugboats or pushed by tow boats. Barges have a distinct lack of mobility. Many barge accidents are caused directly or indirectly due to barges lack of mobility.

Most barges are unable to alter their course quickly. A lack of mobility along with increased boater traffic can cause major barge accidents.

Many barge accidents are due to improper training and planing. Too often, companies cut corners on safety and seaman are seriously injured.

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Line Injuries

Because most barges don't have their own power, lines are used to move and maneuver barges. Tow lines, tow bridles, spring lines, head lines, etc. can and do cause serious injuries and death. Crew members suffer severe leg injuries or amputation injuries due to lines coming across the deck. Sometimes, death can result from barge line mishaps. In addition, lines can break and the whip of the broken line can kill or seriously injure seaman.


Injuries Getting On and Off a Barge

Getting on and off a barge can be a serious injury hazard for seamen. Barges are primarily designed for going to sea and carry cargo, not people. Thus, many times seaman are injured trying to get on and off barges.

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Injuries Caused by Mis-Communication

Oftentimes barge accidents are caused due to poor communication between the tow vessel and the barge.


Know Your Rights

When you have been injured working on a barge you have rights under the federal maritime law to recover compensation for your injuries. This includes Statues - such as the Jones Act and maritime case law. All types of barge workers are entitled to compensation for barge injuries including captains, mates, engineers, deckhands, AB's and cooks. You may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, loss of wage earning capacity, pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, medical bills and disability.

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National Jones Act Practice


Although our offices are located in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego,
our Jones Act practice is national in scope, and we are handling many cases around the country. Therefore, regardless of what state you're from, we can help you get your life back.

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Northern California Office

425 California St. 18th Floor
San Francisco, California, 94104
866-963-0540

Los Angeles Office

3255 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1801
Los Angeles, California 90010
866-963-0540

San Diego Office

625 Broadway, Suite 625
San Diego, California 92101
619-234-2833

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Research Your Jones Act Case

This website provides information to injured Seaman and their families. Our goal is to level the playing field between seriously injured Seaman and insurance companies. We expose the tricks, traps, and techniques they use to cheat injured Seaman out of their legal rights. We provide vital information so you can make informed decisions regarding your Jones Act case.

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San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-2833
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Toll Free: 866-963-0540


The San Diego, California personal injury law firm of The Turley Law Firm serves clients across  Southern California area. We give you straight talk about your legal options. We have handled cases from San Diego to Imperial Beach to Oceanside to Escondido to El Cajon, everywhere in between, such as: Alpine, Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado,  Del Mar, Eastlake, Encinitas, La Mesa, La Costa, La Jolla, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Mission Bay, NAS San Diego, National City, Naval Station San Diego, North Island, North County, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Port of San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, San Diego Harbor, Santee, Solana Beach, South Bay, Spring Valley, Vista.

We handle cases across California, including: Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Orange County, Imperial County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County, Colorado River, Mexico, Cabo, Pacific Ocean and all the Oceans and waterways across California and the World.


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