The maritime industry has many unique dangers and reports of workers being injured is not uncommon. Whether you work on an oil rig or a shipyard, here is what maritime workers need to know about disability and ability to work after an on-the-job injury. Workers in the maritime industry often worry about what would happen […]
March 2017 saw a string of Louisiana lawsuits that highlight seaman injuries common in the maritime industry. At Maritime Injury Guide, we want to help our readers stay informed about cases like these to help them better understand the risks of working in the maritime industry, as well as their rights and options when an […]
It is no secret that working in the maritime industry has unique dangers, especially if you work for a shipbuilder, or in or near a shipyard. With dangers well known, it must be asked “Who has Accountability for Shipbuilder Injuries?” This is a question many shipbuilders and maritime workers are asking in light of an […]
When most people think about the dangers of being at sea, they think of sunburn, lack of fresh water, or sharks. In this article titled “Five Tips for Avoiding Maritime Hypothermia”, we want to discuss one of the threats that is more common than any of those. Maritime hypothermia is considered one of the biggest […]
If you work in the maritime industry, you are probably familiar with the term maritime maintenance and cure, but might not be sure of the best way to get the help you need and deserve. In response to the many common questions about maintenance and cure our clients ask, we have compiled a list of answers […]
If you work in the maritime industry, you likely know that there are many dangers. Recent cruise ship lifeboat accidents highlight dangers that seem unlikely, but are actually a very real concern. Cruise Ship Lifeboat Accident Early in September 2016, the crew aboard the Harmony of the Seas – the largest cruise ship in the […]
One of the more vexing questions about maritime law is deceivingly simple to ask: “Why are maritime lawsuits so challenging”? In this article, we hope to answer this question by providing you with information about what sets maritime lawsuits apart from other personal injury or workers’ compensation lawsuits, as well as offering some guidance if you […]
A sailor has suffered a maritime personal injury in a long-haul voyage between Mombasa, Kenya and Corpus Christi, Texas. Just one of several recent maritime accidents highlighting the dangers of working at sea, this accident also highlights the dangers of long-haul and deep sea voyages, where emergency services and communication may be limited. If you […]
Accidents can happen anywhere at any time, and maritime workers know this better than many. Working on a tugboat can be particularly dangerous, as illustrated in a recent tugboat accident that highlights crush injury dangers. Read on to learn more about crush injury dangers in the maritime industry and what you can do to protect your rights. […]
We have gathered fatal offshore injury data you need to know if you work in the maritime industry. You undoubtedly know that there are many dangers and risks involved in offshore work, but do you know how many fatal injuries occur each year? Are you aware of the most common dangers and how to protect yourself? […]
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