Five Years After the Seacor Power Capsizing: What We Learned and What Still Needs to Change
Key takeaways Five years ago today, a lift boat called the Seacor Power left Port Fourchon, Louisiana, on a routine transit to an offshore work…
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Your Employer Cut Off Your Maintenance and Cure. Here’s What to Do.
Key takeaways If your employer has suddenly stopped paying your Maintenance and Cure benefits, but you believe your physical recovery is not complete, you are…
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How Much Are Maintenance and Cure Benefits Under the Jones Act?
Key takeaways One of the first practical questions an injured seaman asks after being hurt on the job is: “How much is my Maintenance check going…
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Can You Sue Your Employer for Denying Maintenance and Cure?
Key takeaways You were injured on the job. Under general maritime law, your employer is required to pay Maintenance and Cure—your daily living expenses and medical…
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How Long Do Maintenance and Cure Benefits Last Under the Jones Act?
Key takeaways When you get hurt on the job at sea, one of the first things you need to know is how long your employer…
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Company Doctors, Health Insurance, and Your Right to Medical Care After a Maritime Injury
Key takeaways When a maritime worker is injured on the job, their first instinct is often shaped by years of handling everyday medical situations: They reach…
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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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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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Ship Owners Are Obligated to Provide Prompt and Adequate Medical Care to an Injured Seamen
When a seaman becomes injured or ill while working in the service of a vessel at sea, it’s important that they receive the proper medical…
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Are You Under Surveillance After a Maritime Injury?
If you’re an injured maritime worker who’s recently filed a personal injury claim with your employer, you may be getting the feeling you’re being watched….
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How Do Bridge Allisions Occur?
Allisions are among the most serious and costly inland waterway accidents. When a river vessel strikes a structure like a bridge, the results can be…
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How Do I Change Careers After a Maritime Injury?
The Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), and other maritime laws provide disability benefits to maritime workers who have been injured on…
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Ninth Circuit Court Ruling Allows Injured Seaman to Seek Punitive Damages
A decision earlier this year by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California will allow an injured seamen to proceed with a lawsuit to…
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Maritime Workers and Amputation Injuries: What Are Your Legal Rights?
We don’t have to tell you that maritime work is full of risks. When employers and employees ignore proper safety rules and practices, serious accidents…
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