Blog
The Danger of Vessel Fires and Smoke Inhalation
Recently, the U.S. Coast Guard had to rescue a crewmember from a boat near the Texas coast after he reportedly suffered from smoke inhalation. According to Professional Mariner, the Coast…
Have You Been Injured in a Cruise Ship Slip-and-Fall?
In a decision that could have ramifications in future cases, recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled that a lower court should not have dismissed the…
What Are My Legal Rights After a Barge Accident?
As of last week, search and recovery crews were trying to find a missing boater in Florence, Alabama following a barge accident. According to The TimesDaily, a barge struck a…
Can I File a Lawsuit Following a Crabbing Accident?
If your loved one is a commercial angler, fisherman or crabber, and he or she has been injured or killed in a maritime accident, you should know that there are…
New York East River Ferry Accident Injures Ten
According to the New York Daily News, ten people suffered injuries on August 12 when an East River Ferry full of passengers made a hard landing at Pier 11. The…
Are There Specific Laws Protecting Dockworkers and Longshoremen?
If you are a dockworker or longshoreman who has been injured or your loved one has been killed, you should know that you have very specific legal rights when it…
How Were Two Cruise Ship Workers Injured in a Hawaii Accident
Two crewmembers aboard the Pride of America were injured recently in Hawaii when they were performing a check on the vessel’s rescue boats. According to KHON-TV, the cruise ship accident…
How Can My Teen Boat Safely?
If you have a teen and own a boat, you should take some safety steps before you allow him or her to operate the vessel. Before allowing teens to boat,…
Bodies of Missing Crabbers Found in North Carolina
Sadly, according to WVEC-TV, the bodies of three missing crabbers have been located off the coast of North Carolina. According to the news outlet, the men were reportedly crabbing aboard…