The Ohio River is expected to reach 52 feet which is flood stage in the Cincinnati Harbor on March 15, 2010. The river is expected to rise approximately 8 feet from Sunday March 14th to Monday March 15th. Jones Act crews and Longshore dock workers are busy preparing for the extra work occasioned by the rapidly rising river level. It is not unusual to see barges break away from Ohio River landings under these type of conditions. Unfortunately, Ohio River dock owners and vessel owners typically do not add extra crew personnel to assist with the additional work load. Jones Act and unseaworthiness liabiliity claims can be established by proving the Jones Act employer or vessel owner failed to provide for adequate crew members to handle emergency situations such as rapidly rising or falling pool levels and flood waters. If you have been injured as the result of an inadequate number of crew members please feel free to call Steve Schletker at (800) 254-7487 for a free consultation.
The Ohio River Is Expected To Reach Flood Stage In The Cincinnati Harbor By Monday
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