When dealing with maritime death claims, beneficiaries have several key remedies to consider, including the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), the Jones Act, and general maritime law. Death on the High Seas Act Under 46 U.S.C. § 761, DOHSA applies to deaths caused by wrongful acts that occurred on the high seas, beyond […]
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Maritime workers have a unique set of challenges and risks in their job. They can get injured on site, get seasick, and even end up lost at sea. If a maritime worker ends up lost at sea, there are important steps they must follow to safely come back to shore and receive the justice they
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The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that protects maritime workers who get injured at sea or on vessels. This law grants compensation, medical care, and rehabilitation services to those who become disabled at work. As a maritime worker, it is important to know your rights in case an emergency
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On Tuesday, March 26, a 948-foot-long cargo ship leaving the Port of Baltimore crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River. With dangerous water temperatures, search and rescue teams are working relentlessly to find the six missing workers and have already rescued two other individuals. Maryland’s Governor
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Shipyard employers have numerous state and federal laws they must follow to create a safe work environment for their employees. Anyone who oversees a shipyard and employs people must understand what important federal housekeeping regulations should be followed. It is the responsibility of a shipyard employer to take the appropriate safety precautions to prevent workplace
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Imagine setting sail, not just for adventure, but for a career vital to American commerce and national security. This is the life of a Merchant Mariner, navigating the world’s oceans aboard U.S. ships. Yet, for these brave men and women, the risks go beyond rough waters and distant shores. Injuries at sea can be devastating,
The Seattle Times reported that despite the waning stressors originating from the pandemic, the Puget Sound maritime industry continues to struggle to keep shipping container volume up.
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The Seattle Times reports that Ballard Oil, a company that has been serving the maritime community for four generations, closed its doors for good on January 30th, 2023. Since its founding in 1937, the company has supplied commercial fishing boats, tugs, and other vessels in the Lake Washington Ship Canal with fuel, lubricants, and parts.
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Injury at Sea is representing crew members from the sinking of the F/V Laura after the Coast Guard rescued the crewmen from a survival raft. Their fishing vessel the Laura had run aground was taking on water and they were forced to abandon ship. Fatigue may have been a contributing factor. Applicable maritime law accepts,
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The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards responded to the container vessel Zim Kingston that lost 40 containers during heavy weather 40 miles from the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The lost containers were initially reported to be general containers with no dangerous cargo. That report was updated at 2pm reporting two containers had dangerous materials.
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