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Whether you are a well-seasoned seaman or not, there is a basic expectation that the vessel you are working on is safe and fit for the purpose they are intended for. Unfortunately, this does not always occur. An unseaworthy vessel could cause significant issues at...
Workers in the maritime industry know that their jobs often come with a higher risk of danger than other jobs. When you think of sustaining an injury while at sea, you probably imagine the injury being caused by equipment, fires, bad weather or a collision with...
There are many common causes of maritime injuries that you are probably familiar with. Accidents from drowning, falling, fires or malfunctioning equipment can cause serious or long-term injuries. Another common cause of maritime injuries that could be overlooked is...
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,...
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...
If you have lost a loved one who worked in the maritime industry, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. However, maritime wrongful death claims are different from regular wrongful death claims under state law. Depending on the circumstances of the death,...
Sadly, maritime workers can pass away at sea and it is a profound loss for their grieving loved ones left behind. If their death was caused by the negligence of another person, their loved ones may be able to pursue a claim for wrongful death. Elements of a wrongful...
If you are a fisherman or a fisherwoman working in Anchorage, Alaska, you may be wondering how long you have to file a case under The Jones Act, if you get injured on the job. The Jones Act is a federal law that protects seamen and seawomen who are injured due to the...
According to a recent report from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, those who worked in fishing and hunting suffered a much lower rate of fatal injuries in 2021 than they did in 2020. The last statistics available for the Bureau’s report came from 2021. In...
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...