Aug 26, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, The Jones Act, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
There are approximately 650,000 Americans who work at sea, with even more employed in ports and marine terminals. Government data estimates that the marine sector supports around 2.3 million jobs, although only a small percentage involve working aboard vessels or...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...Jun 14, 2024 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
Mechanics in the maritime industry play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and efficiency of vessels. These professionals work on a variety of ships, from commercial freighters and passenger liners to naval vessels and fishing boats. Despite the...Jul 20, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Working in the maritime industry puts a great deal of strain on the body. Shoulder injuries are one of the most common complaints among maritime workers. An unfortunate reality is that many maritime shoulder injuries could be prevented with adequate training,...
