Articles

Boat Explosion and Ammonia Leak Injury Lawyers

• Onboard Ship Fires a Common Cause of Crew Member Injury, Death
• Vessel Owners are Responsible for On-Board Fire Prevention

Coastguard Negligence

• Falls on Stairs – US Coast Guard Regulations for Stairs
• Navigating the Waves of Safety: US Coast Guard Regulation in Alaska’s Commercial Fishing Industry
• Coastguard Negligence: When Seafarers are Better Off Amongst the Flotsam

Commercial Fishing, Crabbing, Processing Injuries

• The Importance of Nonskid on the Decks of Commercial Boats
• Commercial Crabbing in Oregon: A Rich Tradition and a Thriving Industry
• Accidents Persist in One of Most Dangerous Jobs: Commercial Fishing
• Bloodshot Eyes, Taxed Minds: Human Error’s Role in Maritime Calamities
• Commercial Fishing and Its Liability Issues, Explained
• Hand Crush and Amputation Injuries on Commercial Fishing Vessels and Factory Trawlers
• Injuries on Commercial Fishing Factory Trawlers during Offload
• Maritime Injuries from Being Struck with a Line or Wire
• The Dangers of the Commercial Fishing Industry
• Unsafe Cargo Stacking on Commercial Fishing Boats and the Jones Act Claim
• Injuries From Winches on Fishing Vessels

Cruise Ship Injuries

• Congress Reviews Safety Protocol of Cruise Ships
• New Bill Aims to Increase reports of Crimes and Injuries on Cruise Ships
• New Safety Rules for Cruise Ships
• Trouble in Paradise: Remedies for Cruise Ship Injuries

Factory Trawler Accidents

• Work on an Alaskan Factory Trawler can Often be Risky Business

Jones Act

• Is Your Sea Contract Shipshape? Maritime Employment Agreement Essentials
• Maersk Case Awards Damages for Heart Condition to Retired Ship’s Officer
• Seaman Fatigue: A Hidden Problem with Serious Consequences
• Understanding Your Rights Under the Jones Act
• Safeguarding Public Servants: Jones Act Remedies for Washington State Ferry Workers
• Trips and Falls on Fishing Vessels: Understanding the Jones Act and Unseaworthiness

Longshoremen and Harbor Workers’ Third-Party Claims

• Beyond LHWCA Benefits: Injured Longshore Workers’ Third-Party Suits
• Legal Remedies for Wash. Longshore and Harbor Worker Injuries
• The Importance of Planning in Washington Longshore Operations

Maintenance and Cure

• Maintenance and Cure: Factual Determination Required for Maximum Care

Marine Property

• Marine Salvage Claims

Maritime Workers’ Unions

• Maritime Labor Convention will Offer Protections to Maritime Workers

Tug Boat & Barge Crews

• Tugboats and Barges: Accidents and Injuries

Shipyard Accidents

• A Closer Look at Shipyard Safety Standards

Maritime Law

• Looking at the OpenGate Incident: The Duty of a Dive or Submarine Operator to Passengers under Maritime Law
• What is a Maritime or Admiralty Lawyer?