Mar 19, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Maritime activities play a crucial role in global trade, commerce, and transportation. However, with the vast expanse of oceans come inherent risks, and accidents and injuries are not uncommon occurrences in this industry. When such incidents happen, understanding...
Jan 24, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Crush Injuries, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident
In a sobering revelation for the maritime industry, energy giant Shell and offshore access solutions provider Ampelmann find themselves facing fines in the aftermath of a distressing incident involving crush injuries. The incident, marked by its implications for...
Dec 28, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
A near-miss maritime collision in the Panama Canal in October, 2023 is highlighting collision risks for cargo ships. The incident occurred when a tug boat was almost crushed between a cargo ship and the Agua Clara lock gate. In this incident crisis was averted,...
Oct 16, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
A recent report from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), an organization in the United Kingdom, is shining light on the dangers of hypothermia in the maritime industry. The new report shows that maritime workers who fall overboard have, on average, 11...
Sep 21, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Ports and terminals serve as crucial hubs for global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and commodities across the world’s oceans. While these maritime facilities are essential for the global economy, they also pose significant risks. Maritime incidents...