Feb 25, 2025 | Burn Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act
Maritime workers face numerous hazards, but among the most devastating are fires that break out due to mechanical failures, human error, or improper maintenance. A tragic example occurred recently when a maritime fire broke out due to the installation of an incorrect...
Feb 6, 2025 | Burn Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act
Maritime workers play a crucial role in fueling vessels, ensuring that ships, barges, and other watercraft remain operational. However, fuel transfer operations pose significant hazards that can lead to catastrophic explosions, severe injuries, and even fatalities. A...
Dec 11, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Sleep deprivation is a serious issue that can lead to a variety of problems, including impaired judgment, reduced reaction time, and increased risk of accidents. This is particularly true in the maritime industry, where fatigue can have devastating consequences. One...
Aug 13, 2024 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act, Uncategorized, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Maritime work is inherently risky, with crewmembers often facing dangerous conditions far from shore. This reality was starkly highlighted recently when two crewmembers were airlifted to safety following a liftboat fire in the Gulf of Mexico. The incident underscores...
Aug 1, 2024 | Burn Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report on the maritime fire aboard the Staten Island ferry Sandy Ground in 2022, which caused $13 million in damages. The NTSB identified a design flaw and crew error as the main causes of the incident, which...
