As with laws governing many other things, every state is able to identify it's laws and guidelines for who is required to obtain a license in order to operate a boat or watercraft. While some states in the nation make a boating license mandatory for every operator of...
Rain or shine, boating can prove to be a thrilling and memorable activity -- especially on the many waterside destinations that surround New York. Bringing the whole family along on these recreational outings is another added bonus; however, there are certain safety...
Like most people in New York, you have likely heard references to workers' compensation. This is a special type of benefit that can provide financial benefits to people who experience injuries on on the job or perhaps who develop work-related illnesses. If you are one...
New Yorkers, like people everywhere, do not like to talk about it, but everyone needs to use the bathroom throughout the workday. If there are insufficient facilities for doing so or no means for washing one’s hands afterward, this lack causes some valid health...
You were hurt on the job, and you need compensation to cover the cost of your injuries, including medical expenses from New York health care providers and lost wages from your absence at work. Workers' compensation does not cover you, but that does not mean you do not...
Like many New Yorkers, you may be employed by a shipowner, working toward career advancements that will ensure you a good income and a job you love at sea. According to the New York Law Journal, Meagan Golden was one such crew member, employed on a vessel...
In 2011, Meagan Golden was an aspiring sea captain working as a third mate on a tanker, the M/V Overseas Cascade. The 25-year-old's career was cut short, however, by a serious shoulder injury that led to several surgeries.A New York jury recently awarded Golden a...
For many people in New York, a ride on a ferry to get from point A to point B is a regular part of life. Some people may live on Staten Island and work in Manhattan or even vice versa making such a trip a daily routine multiple times a week. Add to that the countless...
You have likely heard stories romanticizing the exploits of sea captains who heroically chose to down with their sinking ships. This age-old maxim has become so engrained in popular culture that many view it as an actual maritime law. While there is no actual law...
When you take your employer to court in New York for a Jones Act negligence claim, you must show that he or she did not act in the way a reasonable person would. The Manual of Model Civil Jury Instructions for the District Courts of the Ninth Circuit explains...