Maritime work is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. When injuries happen on vessels, the legal process follows federal maritime law. This is different from standard workers' compensation. These differences affect the benefits available to injured workers....
Workers on barges often face hazardous conditions, and it’s up to the captain and vessel owner to ensure these workers can remain safe. Yet, accidents can happen even under the most safety-conscious circumstances. Seamen on barges should ensure they receive medical...
When people think of New York City, they probably don’t think about the huge about of maritime activity that originates out of the city. But, the fact is that there is plenty going on out on the water near New York City. For the workers out there, plenty of danger...
The shipping industry is seeing a spike in lost containers as they continue to fall off ships before reaching their destination. In 2020, more than 3000 containers fell overboard. So far, 1,000 containers have been lost in 2021. The increase in lost containers...
When there is a catastrophic plane crash, it often makes the national news because such crashes are relatively rare. However, we rarely hear about catastrophic maritime accidents because, perhaps, they often more regularly. According to one report, over the past 10...
The Staten Island Ferry service just got its third state-of-the-art ferry with the launching of the Dorothy Day at the Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allenton facility in Panama City, Florida. As part of $300 million in investments for the New York City Department of...
The authority of a ship’s captain and the protection of the Jones Act are two important items to understand if you work or travel in international waters. Here are eight frequently asked questions about laws covering accidents and crimes at sea. 1. Where do...