Wrongful Death

Oil tankers bring valuable resources to New York but working on them is not without some form of hazard. At , we know that the wrong action can result in the death of a loved one or in severe injuries. If you work on an oil tanker, you...

If you look through a collection of old and new pictures of life on the water around New York City, you cannot fail to notice the tugboats. These small but tough little vessels are responsible for towing larger ships out to sea and into port, but they can also be a...

Commercial fishing is a large industry and presents a number of opportunities for people in New York. However, you should be aware of the risks associated with this type of occupation and one of the risks is that the vessel will sink. If it does, are there ways that...

At , we know that ship environments can be dangerous even in the best weather conditions. If you have lost a loved one as the result of an accident on a ship, then you may be able to file a civil lawsuit against the responsible party under...

With so many unknown and constantly changing variables, on a daily basis; the men and women who work aboard boats and sea vessels of all sizes put their health, safety and very lives at risk. Residents in the New York City area were recently reminded of just how...

As you may or may not know, ship owners are required by law to maintain their vessels to ensure the safety of their crew. This includes everything from ensuring safe working conditions to repairing any unsafe equipment or mechanical parts on the ship. Failing to do...

The recent string of terrorist attacks are not just concerning to people here in the United States, they're alarming to the rest of the world as well. Knowing that an attack can happen anywhere and at anytime is very disconcerting, especially because they oftentimes...

The search and rescue mission to save passengers from the capsized Chinese ship the Oriental Star, has now largely turned into a recovery operation as hopes of finding survivors dim. At the time the river boat capsized, it was traveling on China's massive Yangtze...

Just over two weeks ago, a family's cruise vacation became a nightmare when their 10-year-old daughter drowned in one of the ship's swimming pools. The family was aboard the Norwegian Gem, which left from New York and was on its way to Florida and the...

Anyone who works aboard a sea vessel faces certain inherent risks and dangers. Seamen are often forced to perform work-related duties while battling inclement weather and rough sea conditions. Even in calm conditions; equipment may malfunction, slippery conditions...