Common Injury Risks During Lifeboat Drills
All large ships are required to carry lifeboats, to safely hold passengers and crew in the event the ship is…
U.S. Ship-Breakers’ Guide to Workplace Injuries
Ship-breaking is known as the most dangerous maritime job, and may even be the most dangerous job in the world….
5 Reasons to Always Report a Maritime Injury Immediately
There were 87 fatal injuries and about 11,000 nonfatal occupational injuries involving maritime industry workers between 2011 and 2017, according…
Everything You Need to Know About Maritime Head Injuries
Head injuries commonly occur in the maritime industry and can cause life-threatening and life-changing injuries. Accidental head trauma can lead…
7 Common Military Sealift Command Injuries
The Military Sealift Command is responsible for all Department of Defense (DOD) transport of ocean cargo. The fleet of Military…
What Is Not Covered Under Maintenance and Cure?
Maintenance and cure benefits are a legal right of maritime workers who work in service of a vessel. Unlike the…
Maritime Injury Pay Advances vs. Maintenance and Cure
Maritime law provides maintenance and cure benefits for those injured at sea or in service to a vessel. Maintenance payments…
What Is Considered “Maintenance” Under Maintenance and Cure?
The Jones Act and maintenance and cure are maritime laws that provide compensation to workers injured in service to a…