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The fishing industry employs a lot of people in the Pacific Northwest. While this career can be a calling for some, it certainly has risks that cause others to avoid it. Those who end up hurt on the job can face significant losses, including impacts on physical...
When you’re injured at sea, you need compensation to offset your medical expenses and your lost wages. Otherwise, you’ll struggle to make ends meet, which could put you at risk of problems such as foreclosure, eviction, or repossession. Fortunately, you can avoid...
Washington commercial fishermen are dedicated to their jobs and work exceedingly hard. The job is difficult, but rewarding. Still, there are inherent risks that accompany it and it can take a toll on workers not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well....
Four commercial fishermen were rescued after their vessel, the F/V ALASKA ROSE, capsized in heavy seas on Sunday, January 20. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the crew of the ALASKA ROSE radioed for help at about 4:30 pm when their vessel began taking on water...
Those who live in the Seattle-area and work on seafaring vessels are put at an extraordinary amount of risk every day they go to work. Some studies have shown that seamen are at a 70% increased risk of suffering an occupational injury compared to those who work...
Commercial fishermen put their lives at risk every time they go out on the boat. Due the dangerous nature of their work, many Seattle fishermen are involved in accidents that result in serious injuries that keep them out of work for days at a time. While they are out...
You may be familiar with the basic concepts of medical malpractice and workers' compensation, but the legal protections are very different for maritime workers who are injured through medical negligence at sea. The duty to provide medical care Working at sea is hard,...
The injuries you suffered in your maritime accident can be painful and expensive to treat. To recover, you need time off and compensation to pay your bills. You might be able to cover these losses by filing a Jones Act claim, but you’re not automatically going to be...
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...