Maritime employees on a tug face danger associated with their job, putting them at risk for a tugboat accident. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), maritime fatal injuries have a five-time higher incidence rate compared to other occupations. Port and offsh …
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A Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio recently and caused a string of unfortunate events in its wake. Will this accident have grounds for a FELA claim? This guide helps you understand this F.E.L.A. and how a competent railroad injury lawyer can help. Details of the incident On February 3, 2023, …
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Mariners face the risk of tugboat accidents in Texas and other injuries due to the nature of work. Deadly offshore and port incidents occur more often as stated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Accordingly, the incidence rate for maritime fatal injuries is five t …
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New Orleans has coastal and inland waterways that bear witness to tugboat accidents in Louisiana. Vessels move across the Mississippi River and its tributaries at any given time. As stated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mariners face more danger than other jobs. Over the years, tugboat injuries …
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A seafarer’s job is anything but easy—certain hazards can quickly turn into a maritime accident. Working aboard ships exposes you to dangers at sea. Many dock and offshore tasks are physically taxing. Moreover, some roles require long hours of toil. These jobs pose risks that can lead to injuries an …
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Working in an open sea vessel is well-paying yet risky, baring you to many maritime injuries. At times, property damage onboard can cause accidents as well. For instance, commercial vessels saw 9,500 non-fatal and 74 fatal injuries from 2011 to 2016 in the US alone. Safety is always a top concern, y …
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Long Beach has one of the most active ports not only in the state of California but in the entire United States. Also called the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, it functions as the primary gateway for trade between the US and Asia. It generates more than $100 billion annually in import …
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When you’re at sea, getting injured might be the furthest thing on your mind. This is especially true if you are just out to have the time of your life on a yacht ride or having a vacation onboard a cruise ship. If you work in a dredging vessel or a barge, accidents are more likely so you are probab …
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Most of the waterways in the United States have significant potential for commercial transport. In fact, inland waterways are essential to the efficient worldwide transport of goods. International trade and energy consultant Joseph Linck emphasized the country’s excellent networks of waterways. Addi …
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