Commercial maritime work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the nation. The hours are long, and the labor is physically demanding. Maritime workers face daily risks, including rough seas and heavy machinery. When injuries occur, the Jones Act may provide...
Commercial divers perform some of the most demanding and high‑risk jobs in the maritime industry. Common examples include inspecting hulls, repairing offshore structures and conducting underwater construction. This means divers work in environments where a single...
After losing a seafaring loved one in California waters, you need clear answers. In the search for accountability, you will likely encounter two specific legal terms: negligence and unseaworthiness. While families of seamen can pursue these claims together, they...
There are many dangers on commercial fishing boats. Workers can be injured through traumatic accidents, such as getting their hand caught in a line or being struck by an object. They can suffer from climate-related issues, such as hypothermia during a storm when the...
Longshore workers and harbor employees have a profound impact on the domestic economy. They help ensure the smooth transportation of cargo coming in from international freight vessels and load domestic goods and materials for shipment abroad. Unfortunately, their jobs...
For many people who work at sea, the maritime industry can be incredibly remote. Cargo ships have to cross oceans and seas. Deep-sea fishing boats go far from the shore in order to seek the necessary catch. Cruise ships traverse the globe, crossing oceans and...
Reality television shows highlighting the risks of offshore employment have increased awareness of the hazards of commercial fishing. The professionals who harvest and transport seafood are among those most at risk of injury or death on the job, and more people now...
Working in the oil and gas sector comes with significant risk. Offshore professionals in all industries have a higher chance of dying on the job than many other professionals who work solely on land. Most professionals involved in oil and gas extraction are also at...
Getting hurt at work is serious business, especially when you're miles from shore with limited medical help. Maritime workers face these dangers every day, trusting their employers to keep vessels safe. When ships fail safety standards, the consequences can be...
An afternoon on the water can quickly turn tragic when a drowning event occurs. For boaters, the risk is not only immediate but long-lasting. Oxygen deprivation during a near drowning can lead to an acquired brain injury, a condition that changes lives well beyond...
