The ship worker somehow became trapped and crushed between several giant rolls of paper on the vessel. The man was injured, and paramedics stabilized him before they safely pulled the worker out.
The extent of the worker’s injuries is not known at this time. The maritime lawyers of Maintenance and Cure expect that this offshore worker may suffer crush or crushing injuries. Crushing injuries occur when a person’s body or parts of his body are squeezed between objects with enormous force and pressure. These injuries usually lead to bruising, bleeding, open wounds, and fractures.
Injuries to the extremities may not appear immediately serious; however, latent symptoms will frequently arise as time passes. When skin and bones are compressed, embolisms can form blocking the blood flow to your lungs, brain, skin and kidneys. The risk of death is great, and survivors may find their injuries leave permanently disabled. Obtaining appropriate medical care is crucial in these cases and seeing the company doctor probably will not cut it. Our thoughts go out to this ship worker and his co-workers, fellow crewmembers and family and friends at this time. We hope for his speedy recovery.
