For many individuals in the fishing industry, working on a commercial vessel means relying on heavy equipment every day. When that equipment begins to fail, even an experienced crew member can suffer a serious injury in seconds. Many fishermen are used to handling...
Medical experts note that amputation injuries are often life-changing events. Many amputation injuries create permanent disabilities. In some cases, people may have to deal with conditions like phantom limb syndrome, which can lead to long-term pain and discomfort,...
Working as a deckhand aboard a maritime vessel is an arduous physical job. Deckhands are exposed to the elements for long periods. They are at constant risk of injury. Certain hazards are more prominent than others when looking at federal workplace safety data. The...
After your spouse, parent or child gets hurt on the water, you may feel confused. Their job title sounds simple. However, legal labels often feel like a foreign language. If you pick the wrong category, you might face delays in getting help. You deserve clear answers...
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...
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...
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...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent threat that many boaters may not think about until it is too late. While people often associate carbon monoxide poisoning with household incidents involving faulty furnaces or cars left running in garages, boats present their own...
