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When you’re injured at sea, you might be able to recover damages for maintenance and cure, which will hopefully offset your medical expenses and any lost wages. But the harm caused by your injuries can be more extensive than that. Your injuries can also leave you with...
Fish processing is tough work that requires a lot of physical effort, mental attention, and long hours. Making matters worse is the fact that those who work in this profession are subjected to multiple dangers in the workplace that can leave them with serious,...
Much like motor vehicles are regulated by state and federal laws, vessels traveling at sea are also regulated. Arguably, those transporting goods face more regulations, causing some to argue that changes should be made to benefit Alaska and other states home to major...
In Alaska, maritime workers who understand the potential dangers they face when on the job will undoubtedly know the common causes of accidents and injuries. Frequently, that includes an equipment problem, a lack of safety equipment, collisions, weather-related...
We’ve spent a lot of time on this blog looking at the legal nuances of maritime and admiralty law. These are important points to consider, as you’re going to have to turn to the legal process if you want to recover compensation for your accident injuries. But fighting...
Accidents at sea can cause workers to suffer several different types of injuries, some of which are very serious and can have negative long-term effects. Accident overview One of the most common accidents at sea is drowning, which can happen when a worker falls...
Working on a ship or other vessel is dangerous for a number of reasons. However, even those who do not work at sea or frequently use boats probably know that the worst case scenario is for a boat to sink. When a ship goes down, there is a good chance that crew members...
A passenger on a sport fishing charter boat fishing out of Juneau, Alaska tragically passed away after falling overboard on Sunday, August 20. The accident happened in Barlow Cove, a narrow inlet at the northern tip of Admiralty Island, roughly 20 miles from Juneau....
In a tragic acciden aboard the NORTHERN EAGLE, a commercial fisherman died after exposure to ammonia gas. The crew member, employed by American Seafoods as an engineer on the vessel, was found unresponsive in an engine room. The vessel was already underway back to...
If you work in the maritime industry in Alaska, you may face various risks and hazards on the job. Whether you are a commercial fisherman, fish processor, deckhand, etc., you may suffer injuries due to accidents. In such cases, you need to know how to seek...