Understanding Commercial Vessel Collisions in Corpus Christi With its bustling port and high volume of maritime traffic, Corpus Christi, Texas, sees frequent movement of cargo ships, tankers, barges, and commercial fishing vessels. Unfortunately, with so many vessels...
Maritime Law
What Longshore Workers Need to Know About Their Rights Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)
Longshore workers face significant risks while working in maritime environments, often dealing with heavy machinery, cargo, and dangerous vessel conditions. When injuries occur, workers and their families may be left wondering how they will manage medical expenses,...
Common Injuries Sustained by Longshore Workers Due to Shipowner Negligence
Longshore workers perform critical tasks in the maritime industry, including the loading and unloading of cargo and the operation of heavy equipment. Unfortunately, this work often exposes them to dangerous conditions aboard vessels. Shipowners have legal...
Legal Rights of Non-Participants Injured at Fishing Events
Fishing tournaments are often lively, well-attended events drawing spectators, family members, volunteers, and media to docks, piers, and staging areas. But when a boating accident or equipment mishap occurs, injuries aren’t limited to competitors. Bystanders — people...
Maritime Accidents: Understanding the Risks of Vessel Collisions at Sea
Vessel collisions are one of the most serious types of maritime accidents, often resulting in extensive property damage, environmental harm, and significant injuries or loss of life. These incidents can occur in busy shipping lanes, near ports, or even in open waters...
The Risks of Chemical Burns for Maritime Workers: What You Need to Know
Maritime workers often face numerous hazards while working on ships, offshore platforms, or at port facilities, and one of the more serious dangers is the risk of chemical burns. Exposure to hazardous chemicals can occur in various maritime environments, such as...
Deadly Boating Accident on Lake Tyler in Texas
There was a deadly boating accident on Lake Tyler in Smith County, on August 17, 2024. According to authorities, a fishing boat collided a flat bottomed boat while coming around a canal on Lake Tyler. Three people were on board the boat that was struck. One man,...
Fire on Adora Cruise Ship ADORA MEDITERRANEA
There was a fire on board the Adora cruise ship ADORA MEDITERRANEA on August 14, 2024. At the time, the cruise ship was in the Port of Jeju, South Korea. The fire broke out in the ship's machine room, and was later reported to be related to the air conditioning...
Fishing Boat Three Girls Catches Fire Off Coast of New Hampshire
There was a fire on board the fishing trawler THREE GIRLS on August 11, 2024. At the time, the fishing boat was off the coast of New Hampshire. All six people on board the vessel were able to board a life raft when they abandoned the burning ship. It is unclear if...
Recreational Boating Accident in Bedford County, Virginia
There was a boating accident involving an inner tube on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia on August 10, 2024. According to reports, a boat struck an inner tube, resulting in injuries to its occupants. The minor was transported to a local hospital for treatment. ...

