Cell Phone Distraction and Maritime Accidents: Proving Crew Negligence
If a Distracted Crew Member Caused Your Injury If you were hurt because a captain was texting, a crane operator was on social media, or…
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Jones Act vs. LHWCA: A Clear Guide for Maritime Workers
If you’re a maritime worker who has been injured on the job, one of the most confusing — and most important — questions is: which…
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Industrial Accidents | Jones Act | Longshore Workers / LHWCA | Maritime and Offshore Accidents | Maritime Safety
OSHA Fatal Four: How These Top 4 Hazards Prove Maritime Negligence
If You’ve Been Hurt, This Is Why — And It Wasn’t Your Fault If you’ve been seriously injured in a fall from a scaffold, crushed…
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Jones Act Retaliation: Can I Be Fired or Blacklisted for Filing a Maritime Lawsuit?
Key takeaways Can Your Employer Fire You for Filing a Jones Act Lawsuit? The single greatest fear for any injured maritime worker is simple: Will…
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Gangway Injuries on Ships and Docks: What Maritime Workers Need to Know About Their Rights
Key takeaways The Most Dangerous Step on the Water The gangway is the bridge between land and sea, between the dock and the vessel. It…
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Maritime Slip and Fall Accidents: When a Wet Deck Is Not “Just Part of the Job”
The Most Common Maritime Injury A slip, trip or fall is one of the most common types of accidents on a vessel, oil rig or…
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Marijuana Use and Maritime Workers: Why Federal Law Still Trumps State Law on the Water
The State vs. Federal Confusion Since this article was first published in 2018, the landscape for marijuana has changed dramatically. Recreational and medical marijuana use…
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Water Blasting Injuries: The Hidden Dangers of High-Pressure Equipment
In shipyards, on offshore platforms, and at industrial sites, high-pressure water blasting (or “hydroblasting”) is a common and effective way to strip paint, rust, and…
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The Most Dangerous Jobs in the Maritime Industry
The idea of working on the water can seem adventurous, but for the hardworking men and women of the maritime industry, it’s often a tough…
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Repetitive Use Injuries Are a Common Problem for Maritime Workers
Many jobs within the maritime industries require workers to perform repetitive motions. With repetitive motion work comes the risk of repetitive motion-related injuries. While non-life-threatening,…
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Seacor Power Capsizing: Lambert Zainey Secures Resolution for All Families Affected by Tragedy
On April 13, 2021, the lift boat Seacor Power capsized in the Gulf of Mexico, south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Thirteen of the 19 workers on board…
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The Hazards of Maritime Hot Work
All maritime work is potentially hazardous, but some jobs are more dangerous than others. This includes maritime hot work, which can result in serious injury…
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The Role of VDRs in Investigating Maritime Accident Claims
When a vessel experiences an accident like a fire, collision or grounding, it’s important to be able to reconstruct the events that happened right before…
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Who’s Responsible for Maritime Injuries Caused by Defective Products or Equipment?
Each year, thousands of maritime workers are either injured or killed when the heavy equipment and machinery used aboard vessels, offshore oil rigs, or on…
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Will New OSHA Regulations Reduce Maritime Workers’ Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica?
Sandblasting, also known as abrasive blasting, is a commonly used technique to remove paint, and clean and prepare ship hulls, bulkheads, decks and tanks for…
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Avoiding Mooring Line Snap Back Accidents
If you work in the maritime industry long enough, you are sure to have heard the many horror stories about workers being killed or seriously…
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Offshore Oil Production Is Helping U.S. Become World’s Number One Oil Producer
Offshore oil production appears to be entering a boom cycle, which is great news for offshore workers’ job security. Everyone who works in offshore oil…
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Falling Crane Kills Tugboat Captain
Tugboat Captain Michael Collins was killed early Thursday morning following an accident on the Industrial Canal. According to a report from Nola.com, a crane fell…
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The Dangers of Deck Winches Accidents for Commercial Fishermen
Deck winches are a vital piece of equipment on today’s commercial fishing vessels; winches are used to let out, adjust, and reel in the nets…
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How Social Media Can Sink Your Maritime Injury Case
If you’ve suffered an injury in a maritime accident, what you say or do after the accident could have a big impact on the total…
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