Working on the water clearly carries some risks that you would never face in any other profession. A single accident can quickly turn fatal if a worker falls overboard. This is especially true in harsh conditions, such as when a storm comes up quickly and without...
When you hear the phrase “maritime accident,” you may picture something as tragic as the Titanic going down or something similar -- but most maritime accidents don’t actually make a lot of news even if they’re personal disasters for those affected. How many different...
The Jones Act provides seamen additional protections and rights to sue for compensation when they’re injured as a result of negligence on the part of their captain, fellow crew members or maritime company. But who, exactly, qualifies as a seaman? There are all kinds...
Whether you work about a ship or take cruises, it’s imperative that you familiarize yourself with some of the more common safety hazards that you’ll face while you’re on the water. This can help you remain safe, and it can also help you keep others around you safe....
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit on behalf of a seaman who suffered serious injuries while working aboard a commercial fishing vessel. The lawsuit alleges that negligence, unsafe working conditions, and an unseaworthy vessel led to a preventable...
Collisions between vessels and other maritime accidents often lead to extensive property damage for the shipping industry as well as serious injuries for workers. One way to reduce the risk of accidents and vessel collisions is to improve route efficiency and reduce...
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a lawsuit under 33 U.S.C. § 905(b) and general maritime law against Mike Hooks, LLC on behalf of a maritime worker who sustained serious injuries while working aboard the dredging vessel MISSOURI H. The lawsuit alleges that unsafe...