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Chemical Exposure & Poisoning
Hydrogen Sulfide Poisoning - Toxic Exposure Injuries
Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, toxic, and flammable by-product of decomposition. It is an issue in maritime law because this gas can build up in fishing vessels where fish waste storage is improperly ventilated. When the gas cannot escape, it accumulates to poisonous and toxic levels. In heavy concentrations, such as in small or enclosed spaces, it renders a victim unconscious and can result in death very quickly.
45 years of experience handling maritime injuries and death
At the law firm of Latti & Anderson, our attorneys handle cases of chemical exposure in the fishing and shipping industries, including matters arising from hydrogen sulfide on fishing boats. We have resources, experience, and knowledge of the fishing and shipping industries gained over 45 years. This allows us to build strong cases for victims and the families of victims killed by this type of poisoning.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by this deadly gas, contact an experienced lawyer to advise you about your options. Call Latti & Anderson at 1-800-392-6072 for a free initial consultation.
Hydrogen sulfide poisoning is often evidence of an unseaworthy vessel
Vessel owners and operators who allow the accumulation of this hazardous substance can be held liable for operating an unseaworthy ship. Under the Jones Act, employers are responsible for providing seamen and other workers with a safe place to live and work. Failing to ventilate areas where fish waste accumulates is a clear violation of this provision of the law.
Exposure is often fatal or permanently disabling
Seamen who survive exposure to hydrogen sulfide can be left with ongoing pulmonary edema. This can be fatal after some time elapses and usually leaves the victim unable to work even if they do live. Those who do not survive often die from airway obstruction caused by a failure of the central nervous system. In some cases, coworkers trying to rescue victims also succumb. In any case, the victims or their families need compensation to accommodate the disability or death that resulted from exposure to this toxin.
Contact a strong advocate for injured seamen
At Latti & Anderson, our maritime lawyers know how to build a strong case to obtain the payment victims and their families require. Whether the injury or death occurred on a fish processing vessel or a tanker, victims need strong advocacy and knowledgeable advice as they pursue a claim against the owner or operator of a vessel that allowed the buildup of hydrogen sulfide. Contact our law firm to find out how we can help.