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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...
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...
In maritime law, a vessel is deemed “seaworthy” if it is reasonably fit for its intended purpose. This encompasses not only the vessel's structural integrity, but also its equipment and crew. The hull, machinery, tackle, gear and all other apparatus must be in good...
Getting seafood from the ocean to the consumer’s table is a long process marked by many arduous and dangerous jobs. The men and women who work in this industry face constant hazards of injury imposed by their working conditions. Some of these hazards are intuitively...
Commercial fishing can be incredibly dangerous. Every day, those who work in this profession put their safety and even their lives on the line. And when something goes wrong, these injured workers can struggle to cover their medical expenses and recover their lost...
Our readers who work on water vessels out of Alaska or Washington probably know about the Jones Act and that this law provides them with protection in a number of ways. However, perhaps the most powerful aspect of the Jones Act for seamen is the ability to pursue a...
Our readers who work on water vessels out of Alaska or Washington probably know about the Jones Act and that this law provides them with protection in a number of ways. However, perhaps the most powerful aspect of the Jones Act for seamen is the ability to pursue a...
When you’re injured at sea, you need money to get you through your recovery. While you might be able to recover this compensation by taking legal action against your employer pursuant to the Jones Act, there’s a good chance that your employer is going to deploy...
The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan vessel rescued for mariners after their fishing vessel capsized near Kodiak, Alaska. There are no immediate reports of injuries to the seamen onboard. According to a Coast Guard press release, at about 4:30 pm on Sunday,...
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...