As part of the responsibilities of a maritime employer, they hold a duty to provide a safe working environment for their workers—this includes taking preventive measures to

Longshoremen and harbor workers perform essential duties in our harbors and ports. Large vessels are constantly arriving and departing docks and piers, loading and unloading cargo, and

How soon should you go back to work after a serious maritime injury? If you’ve been injured at sea, you might be under considerable pressure to return

When a maritime worker is injured on a ship or platform, they are generally not eligible for workers compensation. Maritime law provides protection for these injured workers,

Workers in the maritime industry are essential to moving cargo, fishing, dredging, and even national defense as part of the Jones Act fleet. What happens when a

The Jones Act is maritime law that protects workers on US flagged ships if they are injured or become ill while in service to a vessel. Because

Shoulder injuries are common in the maritime industry. Most of these fall into one of two categories, shoulder injuries caused by falling, and shoulder injuries caused by

Proving your maritime injury claim in court can be more challenging than a normal personal injury case. If you are injured in the maritime industry, you will