There are many different ways that people in New York get away and do various things on their vacations. They may go to other countries to visit various places and other cultures. They may go to beach resorts, the mountains, places for the children and many other...
Maritime workers have unique jobs that often pay well but can be dangerous. Maritime employers have the duty to provide a safe workplace for their employees. If an injury occurs while an employee is at sea, then they are entitled to compensation under the Jones Act....
The shipping industry in New York is important for the entire US economy and also the world economy. Many products are shipped to and from the New York ports each year. In addition to being important for the US and the world, it is also important for the local economy...
Maritime workers in New York have numerous protections under federal law. One important law they should be aware of is their rights under the Jones Act. The following is a brief overview of the Jones Act. What is the Jones Act? The Jones Act is the federal law that...
Cruise ships are a place of pleasure for travelers and allow employees of the ship pay to send to their families and the opportunity to see the world. However, the current global health crisis has kept cruise ship workers stuck in their cabins on the ships and...
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...
Seamen and other maritime workers are often at risk for severe injury, due to the dangerous conditions they are subjected to while on their vessels. However, many of these injuries are caused by negligence in the failure to follow safety protocols and take necessary...
Vessel owners and operators have a duty to provide seamen with a reasonably safe environment to work or a seaworthy vessel. When we think of an ‘unseaworthy’ vessel, we may think of old ships that are so broken down they are barely able to stay afloat. However, just...
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...
Cruise ships are supposed to be all about fun, so one would think that working on a cruise ship would be fun as well. And, while this may be true, cruise ships can be and regularly are dangerous, even on the happiest cruise line in the world, Disney Cruise Lines. This...