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...
Apr 17, 2023 | Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act, Workplace Safety
Repetitive use injuries are a group of painful conditions that develop from overuse of the muscles, tendons, and nerves in the upper body. These injuries are also known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) or repetitive motion disorders (RMDs). Repetitive use injuries...
Apr 11, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
The maritime industry has many hazards and risks for workers in many occupations. Unfortunately, sometimes negligent or careless employers are the cause of accidents, injuries, and even deaths. When a maritime worker dies as a result of employer negligence, their...
