Case Results · Maritime Injury Law

Tankerman’s Two Back Injuries End in a Confidential Settlement

A tankerman hurt his back while pulling a frozen shoreline during a February 2021 freeze. After rehabilitation and a return to work, he injured it again while pulling shorelines in September 2022. Brian Beckcom and Brendan Fradkin pursued his injury case against the marine transportation company. The case ended in a confidential settlement.

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Case at a glance

  1. Result: Confidential Settlement
  2. Practice: Maritime Injury Law
  3. Attorney: Brian Beckcom

A frozen shoreline and months away

The tankerman first injured his back during a freeze in February 2021. As he pulled up a frozen shoreline alongside a vessel, he felt severe back pain.

He underwent rehabilitation and spent three months away from work. He later returned to his job with the marine transportation company.

A second injury after his return

In September 2022, the tankerman pulled at least eight shorelines before his back began to hurt again. He described his back locking and pain when he sat down.

Medical reports identified two bulging discs and arthritis. The back injuries affected his ability to work.

The case against the marine company

Brian and Brendan handled the tankerman’s case against his employer. The claim concerned his injuries and the company’s response after learning about them.

Brian and Brendan resolved the tankerman’s case through a confidential settlement for him and his family.

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Case questions

The first injury occurred while he pulled a frozen shoreline during a February 2021 freeze. He suffered the second injury while pulling shorelines in September 2022.
The reports identified two bulging discs and arthritis in his back. The injuries affected his ability to work.

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