A slippery deck injury can put a maritime employee out of work for months–if not permanently. Fortunately, if you qualify under the Jones Act this type of injury is still covered. You have the legal right to pursue a financial recovery if your injury was…
Maritime incidents have declined in America’s waterways according to a recent US Coast Guard study. The report focuses specifically on towing accidents and oil spills–types of maritime accidents that result in significant human and environmental damage. The reduction in accidents is good news, but the…
In today’s marketplace, shipping products and equipment over the water is critical. These items are normally packed and unloaded at shipyards in massive containers. This means that every day countless ships are being loaded and unloaded around the country. The workers in these environments have…
Water travel plays a critical role in how global commerce operates. With so many businesses transporting goods over water, and the ever-increasing presence of technology, there is a growing concern about how cell phone usage poses a serious safety hazard on ships. Several shipping accidents…
Maritime arbitration is an alternative to taking your injury claim to court. Whether you are a seaman, an oil rig worker, or a longshoreman, applicable federal law will generally give you the right to pursue compensation in court. But when you submit your maritime injury…