Whether you are working on a commercial vessel or simply boarding one, there is a good chance you must navigate at least one gangway. These passage areas, which are regularly several feet above deck, connect parts of the ship. If you fall from a gangway, you are...
Admiralty & Maritime Law
Stevedoring injuries — Who’s to blame?
You know that your stevedoring operations carry a certain amount of risk for the longshoremen you employ. You probably make just as many efforts to ensure their safety as you do to ensure the safety of the cargo you handle. Nevertheless, accidents happen. When they...
How much are you entitled to after a negligent maritime accident?
Working out at sea can be a tough and dangerous job, especially if your employer does not keep safety equipment up to spec. Even with the best safety equipment, accidents happen. It is important to understand your rights in these situations so you can fully recover...
6 maritime accidents and the laws that help injured parties
Various kinds of accidents happen in the maritime industry, some of them extremely serious. Here are six of the most common maritime accidents and the laws under which injured parties can pursue financial compensation to cover their medical expenses and more. 1....
Key aspects of the maritime law
Many employees sustain injury while on the job. Thankfully, laws and regulations help rectify the physical, financial and emotional effects.For maritime workers, the maritime law can be of great benefit. To get the most out of applying this law, it is important...
Large vessels, close quarters and unexpected injuries
In cities built around water, it is not unusual to see cargo ships and cruise ships gliding through the center of town.What is unusual is an incident in which a large ship crashes into something—a smaller vessel, a pier, even a building—as it arrives in...
Common causes of cruise ship injuries
As summer comes into full swing, it may come time for you to take a vacation on a cruise ship. Going on a cruise is great for family fun or a romantic getaway. While having a good time at sea, you may sustain a cruise ship injury. According to a recent survey,...
3 common summertime workplace injuries and illnesses
Summertime is almost upon us, which brings a spike in temperatures and unique workplace safety hazards. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, exposure to high environmental temperatures caused 2,830 nonfatal injuries and illnesses and 37 deaths among workers in...
Selecting your physician after a maritime accident
It is always best to seek medical attention after an accident. In the case that the accident occurs while at work, you may be able to receive compensation for your injury.Therefore, seeing a physician is key, both physically and financially. Though your employer...
Tugboat workers qualify for Jones Act “maintenance and cure”
Perhaps you are a deckhand on a tugboat that operates on the Mississippi River. You are new to this kind of work and unfamiliar with maritime law.For example, if you suffer an injury aboard an inland tugboat, you should be eligible for “maintenance and...