Barge Accident in Florida Leaves 1 Dead
One man was killed and two others were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after a barge broke in half…
2 Missing, Presumed Dead After Barge Overturns
Two men were missing and presumed dead after a barge overturned in the Mississippi River last month. The two men…
2nd Collision Reported in Houston Ship Channel in a Week
For the second time in a week, two ships collided in the Houston Ship Channel. The most recent collision, which…
Arthur Schechter Celebrates 50 Years As Maritime Attorney
On April 27, Arthur Schechter marked his 50th anniversary of helping maritime workers and became the longest practicing plaintiff’s maritime…
Captain Dies, 3 Crewmembers Rescued After Tugboat Sinks Off Fire Island In New York
A tugboat captain died and three crewmembers were rescued in March when the vessel sank off New York’s Fire Island….
Maritime Collisions: Types and Causes
When two ships collide, the results can be devastating for those aboard and for the environment. As a Jones Act…
$2.5M Recovered for Daughter Of Dredge Worker Killed in Delaware Accident
Matthew Shaffer negotiated a $2.5 million settlement in just 60 days on behalf of the 4-year-old daughter of a crane…
Coast Guard Saves 8 From Burning Fishing Boat
The U.S. Coast Guard recently rescued 8 people from a burning fishing vessel off the coast of Freeport, Texas. Seven…