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You have spent years proving yourself on the water — early mornings, long contracts and rough conditions. You’ve earned your spot, so when you’re suddenly dealing with an injury, it’s only natural to wonder what filing a claim might do to your future. You are not the...
When you’re injured at sea, you can take legal action to recover the damages that you’ve suffered. And doing so could be critical to your recovery and your future, since an injury on a vessel can leave you with painful, long-lasting harm that affects your mobility and...
The damages suffered in a maritime accident can be extensive. While you’ll likely have physical injuries that lead to mobility issues and extensive pain, you’ll also have mental anguish, medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and lost wages to contend with moving...
The Jones Act is a federal law that allows injured maritime workers to file a claim for benefits when they are injured on the job. To qualify for benefits under the Jones Act, you must perform a significant amount of your work on a vessel, which is generally any type...
When a loved one is killed at sea, whether they’re a maritime worker, a cruise ship passenger or even traveling on a commercial airliner, surviving family members may wonder how to get the compensation they need and are entitled to. The federal Death on the High Seas...
After you are injured at sea, you might be unable to work and earn a wage, and your medical bills can quickly stack up, leaving you uncertain about how to pay all your bills. That can be incredibly stressful to deal with at a time when you’re trying to focus on...
Part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the Jones Act serves many purposes. One crucial role is that it protects the rights of seamen working on U.S. vessels. This law allows injured maritime workers to seek compensation from their employers if they are hurt due to...
The concept of maintenance and cure in the maritime industry means that you have certain rights if you are injured on a ship you are working on, whether negligence is involved or not. You must qualify as a seaman to receive maintenance and cure. This means you must...
Commercial fishing is a prominent business in Washington. Those who work on a fishing boat understand the potential dangers they face. There are myriad risks that can cause accidents with catastrophic injuries and death. It is part of the job. Still, the company is...
If you work at sea, you are probably familiar with the Jones Act. This is a federal law designed to provide compensation to injured maritime workers for damages suffered after an on-the-job injury. Damages can include current and future medical expenses, lost wages...