Harbor workers and longshoremen deal with many hazards at work on a daily basis. They share space with massive vessels and heavy equipment. Their jobs are physically demanding, putting them at risk of traumatic injuries and repetitive strain injuries. They are also...
Working offshore puts you in a demanding environment with unique risks. Oil and gas rigs combine heavy equipment, shifting weather, and remote locations. These factors increase the chance of serious injuries that fall under federal maritime law. Heavy machinery and...
Nets help make commercial fishing vessels efficient. They can sweep up thousands of fish rapidly when properly deployed. Professional fishermen often spend much of their time handling, deploying, emptying and repairing the nets used on their vessels. They become so...
Working on the water is a way of life for many in the Bay Area and Southern California. Whether you haul gear on a fishing boat out of Oakland or navigate a tugboat through the busy Long Beach port, you know the Pacific is unpredictable. However, many injuries do not...
The loss of a loved one in a maritime incident is devastating and often unexpected. Families are left coping with grief while also facing unfamiliar legal and procedural challenges tied to maritime law. Because maritime wrongful death cases follow rules that differ...
