Thousands of New York and New Jersey residents take cruises each year, and unfortunately some of them are injured or become ill while at sea. In some cases, dozens or even hundreds of crew members and passengers develop the same illness. Infectious diseases spread...
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Types of payment injured maritime workers may receive
The federal court system oversees maritime injuries in New Jersey and other states in the United States. They may assign the case to a state court system if they wish and order states to try several parties who may be guilty of wrongdoing in the same case. Injured...
Common injuries suffered by workers at sea in New York
Most jobs involve some risks, and working at sea is no exception. However, seafaring jobs involve unique hazards that can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. Slips, trips and falls Due to the unpredictable nature of a ship’s deck, it can be easy for workers...
What do you need to know about maritime law?
Your New York business may depend to a large degree on shipping in the most literal sense of the term. If an order arrives in a damaged or unusable condition after being shipped via freighter, you need to know what to do. At this point, you may have recourse to the...
Reducing the risks of electrical injury at sea
Electrical shocks and electrocutions are commonly overlooked accidents on ships and boats in New York. The causes vary from making contact with exposed wires to dropping electronics in water. There are several ways that seamen can minimize the risks of electrical...
Maritime law and deaths at sea
The U.S. has sets of laws to cover death at sea beyond the borders of territorial waters. In the 1920s, the limitations of the Jones Act were identified by the U.S. government and followed by the introduction of the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA). In 2000,...
Cruise ship lawsuits are on the rise across the nation
Many New York residents enjoy taking cruises, though there is always the risk of illness or injury while on the ship. In some cases, cruisers have reported receiving substandard care from cruise ship medical staff. Maritime courts have traditionally held that the...
Ice accretion: The cause of fishing boat accidents
Residents of New York and other seaport towns and cities across the United States may want to learn more about a recent U.S. study regarding fishing boat accidents. Fishing boat accidents, such as the F/V SCANDIES ROSE in 2019 and the DESTINATION in 2017, were...
What are common life-threatening injuries on ships?
Maritime workers in New York have some of the most difficult jobs. Sadly, there are some accidents that are common on ships that can be life-threatening. Knowing about them can possibly save lives. Electrical shock Seafarers who have to perform electrical work could...
Asbestos liability ruling revisited by SCOTUS
One of the most historic product liability issues that has ever been processed by the U.S. court system is for asbestos contamination. Asbestos was used in a wide variety of products ranging from army ammunition belts to industrial pipe wrapping to inclusion in...