A loved one’s death is difficult, to say the least. The pain becomes unbearable if the death in question is sudden and preventable. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a seaman, just like any other professional in a high-risk occupation, to sustain fatal injuries...
Year: 2023
The most common maritime injury scenarios
Maritime safety affects the well-being of passengers aboard vessels, the crew as well as residents who live and work near water bodies. Since the sea is inherently hazardous, provisions have been made to mitigate the risks of injuries and fatalities. For instance, the...
What constitutes negligence in a maritime work environment?
Maritime workers often have demanding and dangerous jobs. They may be away from their families for days or weeks at a time and are at risk of severe injury or even death. Unlike those working in a land-based job, maritime workers may have more of a challenge securing...
3 common hazards for offshore oil rig workers
Workers on offshore oil rigs face unique hazards. The employers must do what it takes to keep the workers safe. When this doesn’t happen, the workers can suffer catastrophic injuries. Specific hazards are present on all offshore oil rigs. While some, such as slippery...
What is the difference between the Jones Act and the LHWCA?
In maritime law, two crucial pieces of legislation play a pivotal role in determining compensation for workers— the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) and the Jones Act. These acts, though related, serve distinct purposes, and understanding their...
Safety for crew of smaller vessels in rough seas
Crew members on smaller vessels face a unique set of challenges when navigating rough seas. The combination of high winds, rolling waves and a shifting deck can create dangerous conditions that require specific safety measures to protect both the crew and the vessel....
Safety when commercial divers are in the water
Safety is paramount when commercial divers are in the water near the vessel. The water may be a workplace for these professionals, but it's also an environment filled with potential hazards. Proper safety measures are mandated by law to ensure the well-being of divers...
What to look for in a maritime injury lawyer
Whether you’ve suffered an injury working in the maritime industry or while vacationing on a cruise ship, you want the best chance at filing a successful claim for compensation to cover your expenses and damages. Maritime law is very specialized – far more so than...
An unsafe spinning chain can kill or maim oil rig workers
There are many ways that oil field workers can get gravely injured or killed on a working oil rig. That’s why safety must be the number one priority on any drilling rig. But the fact is that many companies try to save a dollar by cutting safety corners. The results...
Is hypothermia in the water possible when it’s warm?
When the weather is nice and the water seems fine, is hypothermia really an issue? The answer might surprise you. Water conducts the heat away from a human body about 25 times faster than air – and hypothermia is not just a cold water danger. Even when the sky is...