The effect of the current global health crisis on seamen and seafarers has been devastating and often underreported. Not only are many prevented from leaving their ships, those that are able to leave are having difficulty with repatriation to their home countries due...
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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...
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...
Is your Jones Act claim settlement offer right for you?
If you’re a seaman who has been injured while working on a vessel, then you may have suffered extensive harm. The physical limitations imposed upon you by your injuries can be overwhelming, and your pain and suffering might be challenging to cope with day in and day...
How to file a claim under the Jones Act
Those who spend at least 30% of their work time on a vessel in navigation are covered by the Jones Act, but they are generally not covered by workers' compensation. This is because maritime laws apply to those at sea.Normally, when a worker becomes injured in the...
Why are deck winches so dangerous for commercial fishermen?
Data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the commercial fishing industry is one of the most dangerous occupations in this country. The fatality rate for those working in the commercial fishing industry is 35 times higher than...
Dangers that exist in working alongside shipping containers
Being a dock or shipyard worker can be hard and demanding work. It can also be dangerous. Not properly stacking shipping containers can result in very serious, and in some cases, fatal injuries.Not all companies practice forklift safety guideline protocols as outlined...
Remember that you have rights under the Jones Act
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, which is also known as the Jones Act, turned 100 years old this year. It prescribes certain requirements that vessels must meet to be allowed to carry passengers and goods from one U.S. port to the next. There are many pros and cons...
Below Deck shows that deckhand work can be quite dangerous
One ever-popular show on television (TV) is Bravo's Below Deck. In case you haven't watched the program before, it gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to work as a deckhand on a superyacht for the rich and famous. The work that these individuals...
Family of missing crewman sues ship owners under the Jones Act
If you're on a factory floor and a forklift drives over your foot, you know where to go. One should seek medical attention, document the incident and possibly file a claim for workers' compensation. But if a similar thing happens on the deck of a ship in the Long...