The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law enacted to provide compensation for workers injured on jobs in United States navigable waters. Compensation for those disabled includes both medical care and vocational rehabilitation. It...
Professional divers are among the most satisfied professionals in the country. They generally report high levels of personal satisfaction and fulfillment from their jobs while also earning a pretty decent wage. In California, the average salary for professional divers...
People who work on the deck of a commercial fishing vessel face many hazards. It’s up to the vessel owner to ensure that those are minimized so the worker has a safe workplace. For the men and women who work on the deck, the dangers are often obvious, but some might...
Cruises can last for weeks or just a few hours. As popular as cruises are for long-term travel, they aren't the only time that people find themselves eating aboard a cruise ship. People ranging from businesses having a staff party to those hosting a wedding reception...
Those brave men and women who “go down to the sea in ships” to earn their living face incredible dangers every time they step aboard a vessel. In fact, commercial fishermen have fatality rates that are 29 times greater than the national average here in the United...
On a ship, it’s always possible that accidents could happen. You’re exposed to the elements, heavy equipment, slick areas and other hazards that could open you up to the risk of injury. Your employer’s responsibility is to make sure that everyone working in the crew...
No one goes into offshore oil work without understanding that there are certain risks involved in their career path. Oil workers, especially offshore staff, can often command better wages because of the risks that come with their line of work. Working in offshore oil...
If you work in the maritime industry, you are fully aware that the work is dangerous. You realize that all it takes is a single mistake for you to end up in a serious accident. Unfortunately, it’s the mistakes you may make after your injury that could cost you...
The sea is a dangerous place. As such, injured seamen have compensation available to them that goes beyond the basics of traditional workers’ compensation benefits -- including the right to “maintenance and cure.” Understanding your rights to maintenance and cure can...
If you are hurt while offshore working for an employer, it’s important that you’re able to pursue compensation. Through the Jones Act, you may be able to seek compensation for any negligence of your employer. You may also be able to seek compensation if the vessel you...
