MISSISSIPPI RIVER DROUGHT
On this episode of Legal Roundup, our attorneys at Pepper & Odom sit down to discuss the looming topic of the Mississippi River drought. For personal injury lawyers, this could be a great way to discuss how this affects maritime workers that work the Mississippi River.
As you may know, the big Mississippi River has been a channel of transportation for goods and other much needed resources for a greater part of the United States. With it being so low, some barges lose access to locks and much of the normal navigable water.
Because of the Mississippi River drought, some boats are requiring outsource via pilots. These pilots are experts in navigating the river with an extensive knowledge of the channels that run through the river and how deep certain parts are.
Unfortunately, with conditions from the Mississippi River drought being anything but optimal for all matters of vessels that sail the river, accidents are bound to happen. Maritime accidents that result in offshore injuries are fairly common compared to what most would assume.
Nonetheless, our attorneys focus on maritime accidents and other offshore accidents that occur in industries that operate in the navigable waters pertaining to the US.
IN CONCLUSION
If the Mississippi River drought continues, it could mean that supply chains could suffer. Thus, a majority of the US will suffer from having less.
Additionally, maritime workers and those that work the locks for barges coming up the river could be sitting at an idle for some time until the river rises enough to travel. Once the river is high enough, a pilot that understands how the Mississippi River works can help certain vessels navigate to other parts of the river without issues.
Working on vessels, especially those towing barges, can be risky work for anyone, no matter the amount of experience a person may possess.
Anyone that works off shore is susceptible to suffering maritime injuries. Even those who work the locks can be at risk of work-related injuries.
WHAT DO WE DO ON PEPPER & ODOM’S LEGAL ROUNDUP?
Do you want to know what you can do if you are a victim of injury resulting from someone else’s negligence? Do you have a loved one who has recently lost their life as a result from a negligent act of another person?
What if the particular negligence in question was a result of the Mississippi River drought? On Legal Roundup with Everett Pepper and Daryl Porter from Pepper & Odom law firm, two of our attorneys discuss trending news and topics and how they can relate to personal injury claims.
Most of the topics we cover come from sources in Mississippi and Alabama. However, many of these controversial discussions can apply anywhere in the United States.
Our hope is that we can educate individuals who may be curious about how certain laws can affect them and what they should do in certain situations. If you have questions concerning an injury, wrongful death, or any other personal injury, Pepper & Odom offers free consultations.
This episode of Legal Roundup, created by Pepper & Odom, touches on the subject of the Mississippi River drought and how it can affect maritime workers while transporting freight up and down the river. If you want to know more about the discussion on the podcast, you can check it out with the player above the post.