Surviving Tugboat Accidents and Injuries
Tugboats are essential to the maritime industry because they perform a wide variety of inherently dangerous tasks to rescue stranded…
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…
Dock and Pier Accidents: What to Know
Longshoremen and harbor workers perform essential duties in our harbors and ports. Large vessels are constantly arriving and departing docks…
When Should I Go Back to Work After a Maritime Injury?
How soon should you go back to work after a serious maritime injury? If you’ve been injured at sea, you…
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 Happens After a Maritime Injury Is Reported?
Workers in the maritime industry are essential to moving cargo, fishing, dredging, and even national defense as part of the…
Emotional Injuries Under the Jones Act
The Jones Act is maritime law that protects workers on US flagged ships if they are injured or become ill…
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…