Everything You Need to Know About Asbestos Exposure in the Maritime Industry
Asbestos exposure has long been a concern for workers in the maritime industry. Rather than an 8-hour workday, they’re in…
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…
Statutes of Limitations Every Maritime Worker Needs to Know
There are statutes of limitation for maritime claims, meaning there is a limited window of time during which you can…
What to Do if Your Head Is Injured While Working at Sea
If you sustain a head injury at sea, there are steps you should take to seek treatment, report the incident,…
How Long Do Maintenance and Cure Benefits Last?
Maritime law requires shipowners to pay maintenance and cure benefits to their workers injured on navigable waters. This ancient law…
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…
What if My Maritime Employer Won’t Pay for Maintenance and Cure?
Under maritime laws like the Jones Act or maintenance and cure, injured maritime workers are usually entitled to financial compensation…