Seamen and other maritime workers are often at risk for severe injury, due to the dangerous conditions they are subjected to while on their vessels. However, many of these injuries are caused by negligence in the failure to follow safety protocols and take necessary...
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Seamen injured on unseaworthy vessel can recover damages
Vessel owners and operators have a duty to provide seamen with a reasonably safe environment to work or a seaworthy vessel. When we think of an ‘unseaworthy’ vessel, we may think of old ships that are so broken down they are barely able to stay afloat. However, just...
When can Jones Act protections come into play?
Jones Act protections are important for seaman injured on the job. It is useful for injured seamen to be familiar with when they may be able to receive help under the Jones Act and how to access the resources that might be available to help them through the challenges...
Disney Cruise Line cast member is suing Disney
Cruise ships are supposed to be all about fun, so one would think that working on a cruise ship would be fun as well. And, while this may be true, cruise ships can be and regularly are dangerous, even on the happiest cruise line in the world, Disney Cruise Lines. This...
Fisherman have one of the most dangerous occupations
Each year, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles statistics about work-related injuries and deaths in the United States. Using these statistics, one can get a picture of which Americans are doing the most dangerous work in the country. It probably comes with...