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...]

Immersion suit safety violations occur when vessel owners fail to provide, maintain, or inspect these suits properly, such as defective zippers, missing lights, or inadequate training. These failures breach maritime safety regulations and create liability under the Jones Act, general maritime law, … [Read more...]