10 Most Common Dredge Worker Injuries
Have you been injured while working on a dredger ship? Dredging vessels use power mechanical equipment, high pressure water, and…
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…
Negligence from a Maritime Coworker: Understand Your Rights Under the Jones Act
Working as a seaman comes with a high risk of injury, illness, and fatality. Suffering any of these dangers due…
Understanding PTSD and the Jones Act
Maritime workers who have experienced traumatic events can develop PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The impact of this illness…
Charter Boat Accidents: What Are Your Legal Protections?
Working on board a charter boat is an exciting and fun career. Because you spend most of your time with…
4 Most Frequent Jones Act Mistakes to Avoid
The Jones Act, or Merchant Marine Act of 1920, not only protects the US maritime industry, but it protects the…
Potential Injuries Maritime Cooks and Ship Stewards Face
Maritime workers are not just those who navigate the ship, handle the cargo, or pull the fishing nets. Also included…
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….