Even if you don't follow the markets, you've probably guessed that crude oil prices are still dropping as has been evident by looking at the price per gallon of gas at gas stations all over New York. But even bigger news still is the fact that Congress may soon end a...
Year: 2015
Injured on a ferry boat? You may be owed compensation
Because of how common they are, most people know how to handle an injury-causing accident on land. They typically know who should be held liable and what laws afford them compensation for the damages they have suffered. Unfortunately, the same isn't always true with...
Why you should consider the freeboard of a vessel before sailing
If you're unfamiliar with maritime terminology, as many across the nation are, then you've probably never heard of the term freeboard. Because you've never heard of it, you've also probably never considered how important it is when determining the safety of a vessel...
If I contract norovirus on a cruise ship, am I owed compensation?
Cruise ships have long been a popular vacation option for families looking to relax and unwind without having to worry about travel, eating or sleeping arrangements. On a cruise ship, a lot of that is taken care of for you. You're well taken care of on a cruise ship,...
If you’re injured on the seas, you have the right to compensation
Just like workers on land, workers whose jobs take them out on the water are afforded protections under the law that provide compensation to workers who are injured on the job or accidentally die during the course of duty. Whether the individual was working as a...
A look at why commercial fishing is so dangerous
From the Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" to National Geographic's "Wicked Tuna," it seems like just about every television network has its own show about commercial fishing. And why not? Just in the United States alone, the commercial fishing industry brings in...
Missing Vessel EL FARO
As we pray and continued to hope that survivors of the EL FARO will be found, we continue to ponder the numerous questions as to the underlying facts, circumstances and causes. Such was the case with the sinking of the bulk carrier POET in 1980 and the LASH vessel MS...
Employers must take appropriate steps to mitigate risks of injury to seamen
For anyone who makes a living by working aboard a barge, ocean liner, fishing boat or cruise ship; there are certain risks and dangers that are inherent to working on any water-bound vessel. Depending on the type of ship and nature of one's work, an individual may...
How common are work injuries/illnesses among water transportation workers?
There are a wide range of different water transportation occupations. Examples of water transportation workers include: captains, motorboat operators, pilots, ship engineers, deckhands, deck officers and marine oilers. Workers in the water transportation industry can...
East River Ferry accident leaves at least 10 passengers injured
When most people think about traveling between New York City's boroughs, transportation options including motor vehicles or the subway most-readily come to mind. However, to save time and obtain a better view of the city, millions of people also use New York City's...