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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...
One question that might arise after an Alaska seaplane crash is whether it is different from a normal plane crash in terms of legal liability and compensation. The answer depends on several factors, such as where the crash occurred, who was at fault and what kind of...
Working at sea is different in many respects from working on land, and this carries through to the laws that apply to maritime workers. This becomes apparent in cases involving workers who are injured at sea. A typical terrestrial worker who has been injured in their...
Many of our readers are likely to be familiar with some of the basics of the Jones Act, an important federal law that protects those who work at sea. Many people know that, in essence, this law allows seaman to pursue claims against their employers when they are...
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,...
A fire broke out at the Whittier Fuel Dock in Whittier, Alaska around noon on July 4. Emergency units responded to the incident and report that two individuals were injured and airlifted for emergency medical care. The dock sustained significant damage and a boat at...