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Being injured at sea can have tremendous implications for your life moving forward. Your harm might knock you out of work for a significant period of time, and the medical expenses associated with your recovery can be overwhelming. Although that can be incredibly...
David Kumah, an engineer aboard the Alaska fishing vessel Northern Eagle, has tragically died of suspected ammonia exposure. David was found unresponsive late Thursday and died en route to shore. Details of the accident are not currently available and the incident...
Under the Jones Act, the owner of a ship has the responsibility to their workers to ensure that the vessel is seaworthy. What is a seaworthy vessel? To be considered seaworthy, a vessel and all its parts must be in reasonable condition to be used safely and its crew...
Maritime workers have a tough job that can be stressful and isolating, leading to clinical depression, anxiety and burnout. Moreover, a maritime worker who witnesses or is involved in a serious workplace accident can suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),...
Maritime workers in Washington State and across the United States are at risk of injuries based simply on the type of work they do and where they do it. Being on the water can be dangerous. Fishing boats and other offshore endeavors require the use of heavy equipment,...
Maritime workers in Alaska often face dangers that increase the likelihood of work-related accidents and injuries. If you are a maritime worker that has suffered an injury or illness related to your work, you may recover compensation by filing a maritime claim. A...
An injury suffered at sea can have a tremendous impact on your life. It can leave you with unbearable physical pain, devastating financial strain and oppressive emotional turmoil. While many of these harms are felt immediately in the aftermath of an accident at sea,...
Commercial fishing jobs are plentiful in Alaska and allow fishermen to support their families. However, commercial fishing can be a dangerous occupation. Accidents happen and people are injured and lose their lives because of them. Sometimes these injuries come about...
The Washington crab fishing vessel Ethel May has tragically sunk near the Willapa Bay Bar. Two crewmen have been reportedly saved by a Coast Guard helicopter, but a third crewman, Byron Fitch from Bay Center, remains missing. The Willapa Bar entrance is particularly...
An injury suffered at sea can leave you facing significant challenges. Not only will you have to find a way to deal with your newfound physical limitations and pain, but you might also be left with extensive mental anguish, an inability to enjoy the life that you once...