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Residents of New York who get injured on cruise ships might now be able to hold the cruise company liable. A 2021 ruling has allowed an injured passenger to hold a cruise ship company vicariously liable. What did the court decide on the injured passenger? In 2021, an...
For cruise ship workers who are based in New York, long shifts at sea are a basic part of the job. There are different workplace risks associated with these voyages, but one of the more insidious ones is managing the risk of scurvy. Scurvy on cruises The reason that...
Traveling on a cruise ship could be an enjoyable experience or a catastrophic one. A vacationer might suffer an injury that requires immediate and extensive medical attention. Long before returning to a New York residence, an injured traveler may worry about the short...
With more people on the water in recreational boating, safety becomes an issue. Residents of New York City and other nearby areas of New York may want to learn more about the reasons for maritime accidents. In 2019, the Coast Guard (USCG) reported 4,168 accidents that...
Residents and businesses of New York City and other nearby areas of New York may want to learn more about why it is important to focus on safety when it comes to loading docks. According to EHS Today, every loading dock should have a vehicle restraint. In the year...
Dying on a cruise ship doesn't happen often but only to a small percentage of the millions of annual passengers on these ships. In fact, most cruise passengers are two or three more likely to be killed in motor vehicle accidents in New York. Even so, cruise ship...
Many people enjoy pleasure cruises in exotic locations or fishing charters in the waters near New York. The ship operators hosting you on a voyage have a legal responsibility to provide you with a reasonably safe environment. They need to warn you about hazards and...
Thousands of people go on cruises each year to relax, spend time with family and friends, and see new and exciting parts of the world. While most people come home safely with great memories to last them a lifetime, some people suffer serious cruise ship injuries or...
There are plenty of ways for a longshoreman to be injured on the job. And when it happens, it’s usually obvious. Something goes wrong, either with a procedure or a piece of equipment, the worker is in direct proximity when the failure occurs, and an injury results....
No longer an activity reserved for those of considerable wealth, many people across the country are likely to start filling cruise ships again in the upcoming months. Cruises are supposed to be fun and relaxing experiences. Very few people would take a cruise if they...
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