Jun 27, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Workplace Accident
Stress fractures are a common injury in the maritime industry due to the nature of the work and conditions of the work environment. Falls, repetitive use, overexertion – there are many potential causes of fractures and broken bones when working on a vessel or dock....
Jun 15, 2023 | Drowning, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident
For maritime workers, one of the most terrifying hazards of the job is the potential for a vessel sinking while in navigable waters. Vessel sinkings are not incredibly common, but they do happen. When they do, the result is often serious injuries and loss of life. At...
Jun 14, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act, Workplace Safety
There are many risks and hazards to those who work in the maritime industry. To help mitigate risks and provide protection for workers, the United States has developed a series of maritime laws. One of those laws is the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, or OCSLA. The...
Jun 5, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Maritime accidents can lead to devastating consequences, including personal injuries, property damage, and financial losses. If you or a loved one has been involved in a maritime incident, you may wonder whether you have the right to file a lawsuit. “Can I file a...
Jun 1, 2023 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
One of the most traumatic events that someone onboard a maritime vessel can experience is an explosion or fire onboard. Fires onboard a vessel occur quickly, are difficult to contain, and put the ship, and the lives of those onboard, at risk. There are many potential...
May 26, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury
Under maritime law, “lost wages” refers to the compensation or damages awarded to an individual who has suffered a loss of income or earning capacity as a result of a maritime-related injury or accident. This term is commonly used in the context of...
