If you’re considering entering the maritime industry, you may be curious about the differences between a seaman and a maritime employee. While used somewhat interchangeably, there are some considerable differences...
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The maritime industry is booming, and becoming a maritime worker can be a highly-rewarding career choice, with countless opportunities for both professional and personal growth. However, it’s not an easy...
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Maritime work is some of the most dangerous work in the United States. Because of this, many sea workers are likely to run into an accident at some point in...
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If you’ve been injured in a barge accident, the first step is to learn your legal rights under maritime law. From the conditions on the ship to the quality of...
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If you’re a maritime or offshore worker, then chances are you’re familiar with maintenance and cure. Part of the Jones Act, these are some of the best workers’ compensation benefits...
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The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) allows the family of offshore workers who died on the high seas (which is three nautical miles from the US shoreline) to...
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Nate Dugan was off-duty and in the galley of his Mississippi River vessel when it was struck by another vessel hauling 40 barges. Nate’s boat sank immediately, taking the lives...
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