We have all heard the news that the cruise industry is ramping back up. All across the country, there are news reports of cruise lines announcing new voyages. But, with all of this good news (or bad news, depending on one’s thoughts on the cruise industry), it is...
Longshoremen and harbor workers in California are exposed to constant risks and often work under extremely hazardous conditions. Even if the pay is good, workers risk injury from slips and falls, heavy lifting and loading, dangerous machinery or chemical exposure....
With a coastline like we have in California, there are plenty of companies and employees who work offshore or in industries tied to water-based transportation and other businesses. When a legal issue arises in this context, unique laws may come into play. The Jones...
Maritime workers in California and across the United States rely on the Jones Act to give them the right to file a claim against their employer if they are injured on the job. Still, there may be nuance as to whether a person who suffered an injury can file a claim....
If you are a vessel operator, you are no stranger to tremendous responsibility. In addition to coordinating the logistics that keep your vessel running smoothly, such as planning the voyage of the ship and securing provisions, you also have to ensure the safety of...
Maritime workers who are injured on piers, docks, terminals, wharves and areas used to load and unload vessels need protections similar to any other injured worker. The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides protections injured maritime...
Californians are required to carry auto insurance to demonstrate their financial responsibility to operate motor vehicles. Insurance protects drivers from liability and financial burdens when they are involved in accidents and sustain losses. Just as motorists can be...
Work on docks and aboard sea-faring vessels is common in the Long Beach area. This means that there are a fair number of people each year who are injured while working on a ship, barge, or other vessel, as well as on docks and at ports. While legal action can help...
The Jones Act provides important protections for seaman injured on the job. Injured seaman may be unable to work and may suffer extensive injuries and medical expenses which is why the need to be familiar with the protections the Jones Act affords. Protections for...
In California, there is often disagreement as to whether maritime law for injured workers is applicable in certain circumstances. Because there is significant physical exertion in the work done by longshoremen, any issue can be problematic as they try to go about...
