Preventing Maritime Electrical Accidents
We all know that water and electricity can be a deadly combination. However, in today’s maritime industry, electricity is just as important as water to…
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Safety Tips to Prevent Deck Lifting Equipment Injuries
Lifting machinery — gantry cranes, general cargo crane, provision crane, derrick, etc. — is used to transfer cargo and personnel in port facilities, aboard vessels,…
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Underwater Welders Face Many Dangers
Underwater welders play an important role in today’s offshore energy industry. They help construct, maintain, and repair underwater pipelines, the underwater sections of offshore drilling…
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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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Dangers Commonly Faced by Shipbuilders
Shipbuilding is a dynamic industry that is essential to the strength and growth of the United States, and it plays a key role in our…
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A Review of the Top Maritime News Stories of 2021
To say 2021 has been an eventful year for the maritime industry would be an understatement. A lot has happened this past year; COVID-19, hurricanes,…
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Are Maritime Injury Settlements Taxable?
If you’re a maritime worker who was injured in an on-the-job injury that resulted from the careless actions of a co-worker or employer, the Jones…
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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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Maritime Burn Injuries — Your Legal Rights and What You Can Recover
Key takeaways Fires, explosions, chemical spills, and electrical failures happen on vessels and offshore platforms across the Gulf Coast every year. The U.S. Bureau of…
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Maritime Workers and PTSD
PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident,…
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Common Causes of Fires Aboard Container Ships
A fire aboard a vessel, whether at sea or in port, can be disastrous, severely damaging the ship and putting members of the crew at…
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Common Causes of Maritime Crane Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Crane accidents are unfortunately all too common in the maritime industry. Cranes are large and heavy machines, and they are often used to move heavy…
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