Protecting Maritime Workers During COVID-19
With so many maritime workers considered essential employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, many have found themselves wondering what their employers…..
Important Steps to Take After a Cruise Ship Injury
The time you spend on a cruise ship should be relaxing and give you a break from daily life. However, a substantial amount of cruise ship injuries are reported every year…..
5 Important Things to Know About the Jones Act
The Jones Act, originally created to support the shipping industry, has become an incredibly important part of the American economy. It has been especially important during…..
10 Most Common Commercial Diving Injuries
Commercial diving is a dangerous job, whether you are performing repairs, doing research, or doing maintenance work. As a result, you may suffer commercial diving…..
Important Things to Know About Deckhand Injury Claims
When you are at sea, every worker’s role is a crucial one. Few others work in as rigorous conditions as a deckhand, a fact that puts them at substantial risk every time they go to work…..
Workplace Hazards for Commercial Fishermen
Commercial fishermen enjoy active, physically demanding work that often pays competitively. However, this career path can also be quite dangerous. Fishermen face a much…..
Injured on a Vessel by Defective Products
Maritime employers and employees are bound by different laws than those who work in other fields. Traditional workers’ compensation laws do not apply, so…..
What’s the Difference Between State Workers’ Comp and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Comp?
As an injured maritime worker, you may wonder what your rights are. The sudden loss of income and the need for ongoing medical care can be overwhelming, which is why…..
Why It’s Important to Follow Your Doctor’s Orders After a Maritime Accident
Maritime injuries are inevitable. By nature, maritime work is dangerous, and injured employees deserve compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other…..
Dealing With Maritime Repetitive Strain Injuries
The work you do aboard vessels is physically demanding and exhausting. Unfortunately, it also exposes you to the possibility of repetitive stress injuries…..