The 2026 Super El Niño puts California maritime workers at greater risk by sending stronger swells, high winds, and flooding into ports and coastal waters. NOAA's Climate Prediction Center expects a very strong El Niño this winter, which means more atmospheric rivers hitting the coast. Seamen, … [Read more...]

Common repetitive strain injuries on ships include tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears, and chronic back injuries. These injuries often develop gradually, making it harder to prove they are work-related and leaving injured seamen uncertain about their rights under maritime … [Read more...]

​​Average maritime injury settlements in Long Beach range from $50,000 to millions of dollars for catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. Settlement values depend on the severity of your injury, lost wages, long-term medical needs, and which maritime law applies to your case. Maritime injury … [Read more...]

General maritime law negligence occurs when a vessel owner or operator fails to use reasonable care, causing passenger injury or death. Unlike maritime workers protected by the Jones Act, passengers must prove the operator knew or should have known of a dangerous condition and failed to correct or … [Read more...]

Stop Work Authority in maritime law lets any crew member stop work immediately when unsafe conditions arise. It protects maritime workers by allowing them to halt operations without fear of retaliation. Employers must investigate the hazard, correct unsafe conditions, and ensure safety compliance … [Read more...]