Those who work aboard ships play a very important role in our economy. Many industries rely deeply on the hard work of maritime workers. Unfortunately, such workers sometimes get exposed to dangers on the ship where they work. Thus, the sad reality is that maritime...
Year: 2015
Carnival Corp. will pay for its failure to comply with ADA regulations
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law by then President George H.W. Bush. With the enaction of the ADA, the rights of individuals with physical and mental disabilities were both recognized and protected. Provisions of the ADA help...
Police detective who was injured during East River rescue sues city and NYPD
When most people think about seamen who suffer injuries; individuals who work in commercial fishing or on cruise lines and shipping vessels likely spring to mind. While individuals who are injured while working aboard fishing boats, cruise ships and ocean liners are...
Ship with 274 aboard crashes into New York’s St. Lawrence Seaway wall
Investigations are still underway to determine the exact cause of a cruise ship accident that occurred on New York’s St. Lawrence Seaway. According to reports, the accident occurred on June 18 when the cruise ship known as the Saint Laurent crashed into and "upstream...
The many dangers cruise ship passengers and crew members face
Annually, an estimated 22 million people set sail on cruise ship vacations. Lured by promises of exotic adventures, excitement and fun; passengers are often unaware of the many dangers and hazards to which they may be exposed while aboard a cruise ship. From cases of...
Hundreds of ship passengers feared dead after ship capsizes in Yangtze River
The search and rescue mission to save passengers from the capsized Chinese ship the Oriental Star, has now largely turned into a recovery operation as hopes of finding survivors dim. At the time the river boat capsized, it was traveling on China's massive Yangtze...
Questions remain after girl drowns on cruise ship
Just over two weeks ago, a family's cruise vacation became a nightmare when their 10-year-old daughter drowned in one of the ship's swimming pools. The family was aboard the Norwegian Gem, which left from New York and was on its way to Florida and the...
Couple assaulted on cruise ship take legal action
When most people think about taking a cruise, images of exotic locations and luxurious amenities likely spring to mind. While there's no doubt that cruise ships almost exclusively travel to desirable locations and are equipped with a host of entertainment and dining...
Will opening up the Arctic Ocean to sea vessels lead to another Titanic disaster?
On April 15, 1912, more than 1,500 passengers perished when the luxury ocean liner the Titanic crashed into an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic waters and sank. While today's sea vessels are outfitted with state-of-the-art navigation and technology systems,...
We can help you file an unseaworthiness claim
Ship owners have a lot of responsibilities when it comes to the safety of their vessel. Owners are required to make sure their vessel is fit and safe. This includes not just their vessel but the equipment and supplies on board as well. When equipment or supplies...