May 25, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act, Workplace Accident, Workplace Safety
Like other areas of maritime work, fishing and fish processing are dangerous occupations. Fish processors must use a variety of equipment and machinery to complete their tasks. This exposes them to hazards, especially if proper safety measures are not followed, or if...
May 22, 2023 | Airplane Accident, Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Personal Injury
Maritime and aviation may seem like two distinct industries. But in reality, they are linked in many ways. First, as offshore extraction work increases, there is an increasing need for pilots and personnel to transport goods, materials, supplies, and workers to and...
May 20, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Workplace Safety
Alaska’s fishing industry is renowned worldwide, and the Alaska Fishermen’s Fund plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and financial stability of those who brave the treacherous Alaskan waters. In this article, the offshore maritime...
May 16, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) is a federal law enacted in the United States in 1920. It provides legal remedies and compensation to the families and dependents of individuals who die due to wrongful acts or negligence occurring on the high seas (at least...
May 15, 2023 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, The Jones Act
Maritime workers face many hazards in the course of their work. But there is, perhaps, no greater fear than fire breaking out onboard a ship, oil rig, barge, or other vessel. Shipboard fires are a nightmare for all involved, and can easily result in catastrophic...
May 12, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Workplace Safety
Maintenance and cure benefits are a form of compensation provided to seamen who become ill or injured while serving aboard a vessel. These benefits are a legal obligation for shipowners and maritime employers, and are intended to cover the basic needs of seamen while...
