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...
Year: 2021
The 3 big dangers fishermen face
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...
What can you do if your employer didn’t adequately train your vessel’s staff?
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...
Getting to an oil rig can be a dangerous part of the job
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...
4 steps to take after a maritime injury
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...
What’s maintenance and cure for injured seamen?
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...
You may have a claim for injuries at sea due to negligence or unseaworthiness
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...
What is the Jones Act?
When you get injured at work on a normal job, you’re generally covered under workers’ compensation rules -- but that’s not true for seamen. Despite the dangers of their industry, maritime workers usually don’t qualify for workers’ compensation benefits after an...
Can I claim for a disease I got while working as a longshoreman?
If you work as a longshoreman or on the docks, you probably know you can claim under The Longshore and Harbor Workers´ Act (LHWA) if you have an accident. You might not know it also covers occupational diseases. What classifies as an occupational disease? The Division...
How Dangerous Are Fall Injuries On Oil Rigs?
The hazardous work on oil rigs is not limited to the more popular news items as explosions and fires. The number of moving parts on an oil rig makes this dynamic workplace an incredibly perilous space. Oil rig workers need to understand their risk areas during this...