A food service worker employed on Celebrity Cruises’ Eclipse filed a cruise ship compensation claim for spinal injuries he suffered while working. In arbitration, he won a $10.3 million award for his cruise ship injury, but his former employer is now suing in void the award. Maitre d’ on the High Seas The injured party’s […]
Each year, millions of workers in the United States are exposed to crystalline silica. Many of these workers do not know that this common mineral can lead to a host of health problems, including incurable diseases like silicosis and lung cancer. At Maritime Injury Guide, our maritime injury lawyer wants you to be aware of […]
A bulk carrier cargo ship laid up for the winter experienced a devastating fire that caused major damage. The damage was so extensive and the danger so great, that the U.S. Coast Guard issued a marine safety alert regarding fire safety for ships in lay-up. While there were no maritime job injuries in this fire, […]
Hurricanes cause maritime disasters every year. Sadly, there is no guarantee that marine safety practices will ensure the safety of a vessel or prevent maritime injury among workers. Now that hurricane season in the United States is upon us, it is the perfect time to consider marine safety and how maritime workers can stay safe. […]
When it comes to working in the maritime industry, most of us think about fishing, oil rigs, or cruise ship workers. But there is one area of the maritime industry that doesn’t get as much attention, but is equally as relevant – maritime security. Maritime security is an increasingly popular sector of the security industry. […]
An Indiana family is struggling with unimaginable tragedy after their 18-month-old daughter suffered a fatal cruise ship injury aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. What was set to be a family adventure is now a tragedy that highlights the importance of cruise ship safety. Fatal Cruise Ship Injury Information Chloe Wiegand, only 18 months […]
Oil and gas well drilling activities at sea offer a lucrative income opportunity but come with plenty of risks to a workers’ health and safety. Heavy equipment, hazardous conditions, and the maritime environment combine to pose credible threats of serious injury and death. Recognizing and controlling the hazards for workers on oil and gas rigs […]
If you work in the maritime industry and are injured, you may find it helpful to speak with a maritime injury lawyer. The maritime industry does not have the same workers’ compensation coverage for employees that other industries have. That can complicate your ability to get benefits and coverage for your injuries or lost income. […]
A Harris County woman filed a petition in the Galveston County District Court demanding up to $1 million in damages for a cruise ship injury she suffered in May 2017. The plaintiff in this matter, Michelle Wilson, is suing the operator of the ship on which she allegedly slipped and fell, the Jacks or Better […]
Do the recent reports of cruise ship injury or illness have you re-thinking your summer plans? A recent cruise ship accident in Venice, Italy may be doing just that for tourists on the famed canals. Last week, a massive cruise ship plowed into a riverboat and a concrete dock on a busy canal. This accident […]
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