Compensating Maritime Crane and Cargo Accident Injuries
A port, harbor, or sea terminal can be a dangerous place to work. Heavy equipment, cranes, and cargo loading lines…
Man Overboard Accidents on Maritime Vessels: Causes & Injuries
Man overboard accidents on maritime vessels are scary and all too common. These events are the second leading contributing factor…
Maritime Drug and Alcohol Related Injuries
As part of the responsibilities of a maritime employer, they hold a duty to provide a safe working environment for…
What Maritime Accidents Are Covered by Jones Act Claims?
When a maritime worker is injured on a ship or platform, they are generally not eligible for workers compensation. Maritime…
What Causes Maritime Shoulder Injuries?
Shoulder injuries are common in the maritime industry. Most of these fall into one of two categories, shoulder injuries caused…
Maritime Accidents: Lost Limbs and Amputation
A traumatic amputation injury is one of the most life altering events that a person can experience. Lost limbs like…
SS&H Named in U.S. News “Best Law Firms” 2023 Awards
Schechter, Shaffer and Harris, L.L.P.—Maintenance and Cure—has been named in the 2023 edition of “Best Law Firms” published by U.S….
What To Do When Your Employer Fails To Report an Injury
Although working as a seaman on a ship or any type of maritime vessel can be a lucrative profession, it…