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Trawl Winch Injuries

Posted in Jones Act

Maritime workers employed on fishing trawlers have a much higher mortality rate than all other workers in the U.S. Part of the reason for this is the

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Shipboard Fires

Posted in Maritime

Shipboard fires are one of the most dangerous and potentially catastrophic incidents at sea. Ship fires prevent unique challenges for crews because of limited resources, confined spaces,

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Maritime Aviation Accidents and Injuries

Posted in Jones Act Claims, Maritime Injury

Maritime aviation plays an indispensable role in the global transportation network, facilitating critical operations from offshore helicopter services in oil and gas exploration to seaplanes for cargo

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Mesothelioma in the Maritime Industry

Posted in Maritime, Maritime Injury

Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure over the long term. The previous widespread use of asbestos in seafaring vessels, combined with a lack of safety regulations has

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Maritime Ladder and Step Accidents

Posted in Maritime, Maritime Injury

Maritime ladder and step accidents pose a significant risk within the maritime industry, impacting the safety of workers onboard ships, oil rigs, and other vessels. These accidents

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Vessel Collisions and Injuries to Seamen

Posted in Maritime, Vessels Act

GPS systems and other modern technology has revolutionized the seafaring industry. However, vessel collisions continue to occur, which all too often result in seamen sustaining serious injuries

Understanding and Preventing Shipbreaking Injuries

Posted in Shipbreaking Injuries

One part of the maritime industry that gets little attention is shipbreaking. Large vessels need to be broken down at the end of their useful life, and

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Classifications of Dangerous Goods at Sea

Posted in Defense Base Act, Maritime

In the maritime sector, the transportation of hazardous goods is governed by various laws and regulations. These include the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Established by

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Maritime workers employed on fishing trawlers have a much higher mortality rate than all other workers in the U.S. Part of the reason for this is the