A line jumped the divider
Jose was a seaman aboard the FT North Star, a fishing vessel owned by North Star Fishing Company, LLC. During the vessel’s maiden voyage, he was working on deck as the crew set out fishing nets in extreme weather.
A heavy line under tension leaped over a divider and struck him. The force caused a serious injury to his shoulder. The incident was captured on video.
A shoulder injury with lasting consequences
Jose reported the incident and later required shoulder surgery. The injury affected his daily life and his ability to perform the demanding physical work required aboard a commercial fishing vessel.
His claim addressed the consequences for his future work and earnings, as well as his injury and recovery.
Vuk and Job pursued the maritime case
Vuk Vujasinovic and Job Tennant represented Jose in his case against North Star Fishing Company, LLC. Their work addressed the fishing operation, the line under tension, and the precautions needed to protect crew members working in adverse conditions.
The incident footage provided a record of the deck operation. The case focused on the circumstances in which the line crossed the divider and struck Jose, together with the medical consequences of his shoulder injury.
A settlement for Jose and his family
The case resolved in a settlement that provided support for Jose and his family as they faced his recovery and the effect of his injury on his working life.
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