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...
There are risks to working on ships and at seaports in New York and surrounding areas. Maritime workers are surrounded by hazardous equipment and extreme weather conditions, so they could face serious injuries. Slips and falls Maritime workers work at sea, so they are...
Traveling on a cruise ship could be an enjoyable experience or a catastrophic one. A vacationer might suffer an injury that requires immediate and extensive medical attention. Long before returning to a New York residence, an injured traveler may worry about the short...
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act provides compensation for any lost payments and health care services provided to maritime workers who are injured on the job. Their injuries must occur at work and in U.S. waters where vessels are being operated. The...
With more people on the water in recreational boating, safety becomes an issue. Residents of New York City and other nearby areas of New York may want to learn more about the reasons for maritime accidents. In 2019, the Coast Guard (USCG) reported 4,168 accidents that...
A lack of communication is not a common excuse for a fatal car crash, but this problem is common for ships that collide with other vessels or objects on the water. The reason why they crash is because the ships send warnings that are frequently ignored. The NTSB has...