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When those who work at sea get sick or hurt while on a voyage, they must trust their employers to provide appropriate medical treatment for them. Treatment may include first aid or initial care from a medical professional aboard the vessel. In emergencies or more...
After being injured at work while out at sea, figuring out how to navigate your recovery and pay your bills can be challenging. After all, your inability to work will dry up your income, your ongoing monthly bills will eat away at your savings and your medical...
Many people in Alaska make their living through commercial fishing. While it is a respectable and potentially lucrative endeavor, there is no denying the inherent dangers. Among the potential risks include a storm, wind and waves that can cause the boat to capsize....
Being injured at work can leave you with a whole host of problems to solve -- and if you work at sea, you must follow particular rules in order to solve them. To start, you have to figure out how to cope with your newfound condition in a way that alleviates your pain...
Maritime safety is a top concern, especially in Alaska's tough waters. New tech has dramatically improved safety measures, helping protect sailors and ships. These new tools can help you stay safe and follow U.S. maritime laws. Key technological advances Several new...
With more than 85 years of combined experience representing seamen, fishermen, and maritime workers, Trueb Berne & Beard LLP is the only maritime injury and wrongful death law firm with attorneys based in and working out of Alaska. Our attorneys - Lanning Trueb,...
There are several ways an injured fisher or deckhand could recover compensation if their injury happened while they were at sea. Although Alaska seamen and fishermen should ask an experienced maritime attorney all specific questions about their claims, what follows is...
Families of Alaska maritime workers may have a claim for wrongful death if the maritime worker is killed due to negligence. Wrongful death at sea can happen in various situations, such as equipment failure, collision with another vessel, lack of training or misconduct...
While not commonplace, brawls on Alaska fishing boats can erupt in the high-pressure environment of commercial fishing. The grueling work hours, harsh conditions and isolation from loved ones create a perfect storm for conflict among crew members. What can spark a...
Alaska’s maritime industry has rigorous demands and harsh working conditions that places maritime workers at unique risks. That is where the principle of “maintenance and cure” becomes essential as a lifeline for injured seafarers and fishermen. But, what exactly is...