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If someone had to create a list of what they thought were the biggest safety concerns for offshore workers, they would very likely not include the most prevalent risk. People might think of oil and gas workers and may then rush to the conclusion that explosions for...
Making a living in New Jersey shouldn't have to cost you your health. Yet, many container ship workers face daily dangerous conditions that put them at risk for serious injury, illnesses or even death. Fortunately, almost all container ship fatalities are preventable...
New York maritime workers face unique risks in their occupation. Whether they are aboard ships, fishing vessels, or involved in port operations, their safety and well-being are paramount. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a crucial role in helping them to...
When maritime workers in New York are injured in on-the-job accidents or develop illnesses after being exposed to toxic substances in the workplace, they can file workers’ compensation claims because they are covered by the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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