On June 24, the United States Supreme Court ruled that injured sailors can no longer recover punitive damages in maritime injury cases. This means that if you sue your employer because you were injured as a result of their failure to maintain the ship in…
Commercial fishing accidents occur far too often in this country. During the period from 2010-2014, the Commercial Fishing Incident Database (CFID) recorded 188 commercial fishing fatalities, which averages to about 38 deaths per year. Most of the casualties are deckhands, who are exposed to the…
Working offshore can be financially rewarding, but it comes with risks. Maritime accidents during drilling are routine, and maritime injuries during drilling are common. Fortunately, offshore rig workers could be entitled to compensation when they get injured on the job. Your ability to sue depends…
When a major oil tanker accident happens, we usually see it on the news. It’s become a familiar sight: oils slicks spreading across the water, and groups of volunteers in protective suits diligently cleaning beaches. What doesn’t make the news are the common oil tanker…
Solid bulk cargo is any loose, unpackaged, and solid material that is uniform in composition and loaded directly into the cargo space of a ship. Coal, lumber, and grain are commonly carried forms of bulk cargo which each present their own risks for the ship,…