May 11, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
There are many hazards to working in the maritime industry. Maritime workers are at risk for many types of injuries, including neck injuries. Neck injuries can range from a minor discomfort to a debilitating, or even disabling, injury. If a neck injury occurs due to...
May 6, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
Offshore work and production is a vital part of the American economy. Shipping, freight, oil drilling, shipbuilding – maritime occupations are a necessary part of trade and commerce. Unfortunately, as vital as these jobs are, they are also among the most dangerous in...
May 3, 2023 | Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Workplace Safety
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States. The Jones Act also allows seamen who suffer on-the-job injuries due to negligence the ability to sue their employers for damages in...
May 1, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
Workers in the maritime industry are well aware of the risks of physical injury in many occupations. Knee injuries, for example, are one of the most common injuries that may occur while working onboard a vessel, dock, shipyard, port, or oil rig. Injuries to the knee...
Apr 28, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a U.S. federal law that provides workers’ compensation benefits to certain maritime workers who are injured or become ill while on the job. The LHWCA covers employees who work on or near navigable waters in...
Apr 24, 2023 | Drowning, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Workplace Safety
Despite safety regulations, drowning is still a major concern for workers in the maritime industry. Working on or near waterways increases the risk of drowning incidents, which is amplified by factors like weather, human error, and equipment accidents. Drowning...
