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Maritime workers in Alaska and anywhere else around the globe need to be attentive to the potential dangers they face. Working on the seas, navigating the waters, dealing with the weather, using heavy tools and trusting fellow workers are basic parts of the job. This...
As readers of this blog know, we often post about the Fishermen’s Fund. It was established in Alaska back in 1951 to care for state-licensed commercial fishermen injured offshore or onshore while fishing. These benefits are paid from the fees these fishermen pay for...
Working in the maritime industry is very rewarding but can be very risky to even the most cautious of workers. Hundreds of maritime workers in Alaska suffer injuries every year, ranging from minor cuts and bruises to broken bones and severe head trauma. Here are some...
Injured workers who are covered under Alaska's workers' compensation program don't have to prove that their employer did anything wrong before they can collect benefits. They must merely show that the injury occurred during the course of their employment. The system...
Commercial fishing is a major industry in Alaska and a source of income for a significant number of people. While it is a vital part of the local and national economy and most businesses are vigilant about safety, there is no denying that it can be dangerous. One of...
Readers of this blog know that we focus on maritime law. Indeed, as the premier maritime injury law firm in Alaska, Washington and Oregon, it would shock our readers if we focused our blog on anything else. And, in a prior blog post, we briefly discussed Alaska’s...
The television program “Deadliest Catch” has introduced many landlubbers to the perilous pursuit of crab fishing in the Bering Sea. The program places its cameras on the decks of various fishing boats, and follows the adventures – and occasional misadventures – of...