Maritime Law | Frischhertz & Impastato

Stevedoring injuries — Who’s to blame?

On behalf of Frischhertz & Impastato | Jan 13, 2020 | Maritime Law

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...

My office is on the water. Do I qualify for workers’ comp?

On behalf of Frischhertz & Impastato | Feb 23, 2018 | Admiralty & Maritime Law, Maritime Law

Maritime workers have a unique job, and with that job comes a unique set of laws that govern how they are covered if they are injured. While most industries cover their employees under a typical workers’ compensation plan, it’s a little different in the...