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...
Ship collisions continue to happen even as communication systems and navigational equipment develop. Incompetence, miscommunication and negligence are the main reasons for ship collisions in New York and other ports. Ship collisions don't only leave damage, there are...
Marine construction is one of the most dangerous occupations for New York residents. The extensive harbor system requires constant remodeling and building of additional facilities. Equipment and work materials are commonly delivered by a crane sling system that sets...
If you're a maritime worker you know that you're often exposed to many dangers, one of which is dock accidents. Docks can be dangerous places for maritime workers, and it is important to understand why this is the case. Why are docks dangerous for maritime workers?...
Persons working as commercial fishermen or serving other duties aboard a ship may find themselves caught in an at-sea disaster. Unexpected accidents or disasters could also occur at a New York shipyard. Anyone involved with a vessel disaster may benefit from being...
Maritime Law covers accidents on boats or vessels on the open water in New York, New York, and beyond. Natural factors include wind and turbulent waves, and human factors include lack of training or equipment maintenance oversight. Equipment failures may be natural or...
Residents of New York who get injured on cruise ships might now be able to hold the cruise company liable. A 2021 ruling has allowed an injured passenger to hold a cruise ship company vicariously liable. What did the court decide on the injured passenger? In 2021, an...
Workers who spend the majority of their time operating cranes are no longer considered seamen, under a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. This applies to New York workers who operate the cranes that are attached to ships, used for loading up...
As a fisherman in New York, you take a risk every time you throw back a fishing line. Some people have had fish hooks buried in their cheeks or their eyes. Some people are injured by the reckless actions of others, but most people are damaged on accident. For every...
For cruise ship workers who are based in New York, long shifts at sea are a basic part of the job. There are different workplace risks associated with these voyages, but one of the more insidious ones is managing the risk of scurvy. Scurvy on cruises The reason that...