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Crewmember Injured Because of Poor Communication with Machinery Operator
An article in the January 2013 issue of National Fisherman magazine provides a detailed account of an accident this past February in the Bering Sea. The story demonstrates one of…
One Man Killed in Recreational Boat Accident on Atlantic Ocean
One man died in a recreational boat collision on December 8, 2012, in the Atlantic Ocean about a mile and a half south of Long Branch, New Jersey. The Princeton…
Jones Act Lawyers Explain How Federal Law for Seamen Differs from Workers Compensation
If seamen or maritime workers sustain injuries because of slip and falls, line breaks or other accidents resulting from employer’s negligence while working on a vessel, the Jones Act and…
Drunk Boating Accidents Cause Damage Across Country
Earlier this month, we discussed the role that alcohol can play in some cruise ship injuries, but it is important to remember that operating under the influence is also a…
Crewmember Falls to Death on Cargo Ship in Thunder Bay Port
A crew member on the bulk carrier TECUMSEH died in the early morning hours of December 1, 2012, while the grain ship was docked in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Sources…
Maritime Amputation Victim? Jones Act Attorneys Have Recovered Millions
Suffering an injury on the water which requires the amputation of any part of your body is devastating. For the injured party, not only does the person have to deal…
UVA Student Killed by Boat Propeller While Snorkeling on Final Stop of ‘Semester at Sea’
Casey Schulman was a University of Virginia (UVA) senior who was studying abroad as part of the school’s “Semester at Sea” program. The Washington Post reported that the 22-year-old spent…
Boston Maritime Trial Lawyers Discuss Spate of Florida Boating Accidents During Thanksgiving Weekend
Boston Maritime Trial Lawyers Discuss Spate of Florida Boating Accidents During Thanksgiving Weekend This video from ABC News discusses the large wave that hit the CORAL PRINCESS on Thanksgiving day,…
Barge Accident Kills Worker on Mississippi River
Barge Accident Kills Worker on Mississippi River This WISN-TV video reports on a crane accident on a barge in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that killed 35-year-old Joseph Bidler in July 2012. The Oshkosh…