The Jones Act allows the recovery of damages for injured maritime workers. This law provides compensation that covers an individual's past, present, and future expenses. The recipient's payouts are significantly more than those provided by the Longshore Act or...
The Jones Act rules that goods must be transported on ships that are owned, built and run by United States citizens. This legislation isn't enforced all the time but on a case-by-case basis depending on the reason why things are shipped. In October, the United States...
Maritime workers have some of the most difficult tasks in New York. There are many dangers these workers can face, including contact with unvented gases in enclosed spaces. It's important to know how to stay safe. What dangers do workers face working in enclosed...
Many people enjoy pleasure cruises in exotic locations or fishing charters in the waters near New York. The ship operators hosting you on a voyage have a legal responsibility to provide you with a reasonably safe environment. They need to warn you about hazards and...
Maritime construction accidents can be even more severe than those that occur on land because marine environments and vessels pose unique risks and challenges to people working on them. It's important that New York employees understand these risks and how to avoid...
Ships and other sea vessels have careful communication protocols to promote clarity and ensure the lowest possible risk of accidents. Incorrect or improper use of communication at sea can cause serious problems because shipping vessels can hold many tons of cargo or...
Thousands of people go on cruises each year to relax, spend time with family and friends, and see new and exciting parts of the world. While most people come home safely with great memories to last them a lifetime, some people suffer serious cruise ship injuries or...
The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act provides medical benefits in the event a worker is injured while performing his or her duties at shipyards, vessel terminals and other related marine structures. In order to obtain the benefits under this act, the...
In New York and across the United States, sea workers need to be aware of the potential for injuries and loss of life while on a ship. That goes beyond the duties that seamen must complete when they are on the job and extends to unpredictable factors like the weather....
There are plenty of New York residents who work at sea, in various roles. There are those who work on cruise ships, some who work as crew members on cargo ships or merchant vessels and even fishermen – all, and more, have a much different work environment than most...