Apr 4, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
One of the most significant risks for workers in the maritime industry is slip, trip, and fall accidents. Ships, docks, and ports all have surfaces that can be slippery when wet. Ships also are in continuous movement, which can make already slick surfaces even more...
Apr 3, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
Tankers are merchant vessels that carry liquids or gasses in large quantities. Most often, these massive ships carry crude oil, petroleum, or liquefied natural gas in large quantities. If an oil tanker accident happens, the results are catastrophic. Oil tanker...
Mar 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every day, ports across the United States load, unload, and move cargo. To accomplish this, they use a variety of equipment including large and small cranes, conveyors, and forklifts. Large cranes are used to hoist cargo on and off of cargo ships. Cranes lift heavy...
Mar 22, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Uncategorized, Workplace Accident
If you are a seafarer that has been injured while working, you may have heard about the Jones Act. This federal law helps seafarers recover compensation for injuries sustained while working. However, you may have many questions about how the Jones Act works and what...
Mar 21, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Personal Injury
Every occupation has its own set of risks, even seemingly safe occupations. For workers in the maritime industry, however, the risks are far greater. Maritime workers face exposure to unique hazards due to their work environment and the often extreme conditions they...
