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...
There are plenty of ways for a longshoreman to be injured on the job. And when it happens, it’s usually obvious. Something goes wrong, either with a procedure or a piece of equipment, the worker is in direct proximity when the failure occurs, and an injury results....
No longer an activity reserved for those of considerable wealth, many people across the country are likely to start filling cruise ships again in the upcoming months. Cruises are supposed to be fun and relaxing experiences. Very few people would take a cruise if they...
Maritime workers are at constant risk of accidents and injuries as they go about their duties. The same applies to anyone at sea whether it is for work or pleasure. This is true in New York, across the United States and all over the world. The nature of sea activities...