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One type of injury that many maritime workers face is injury to the spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries, also known as SCIs, can be so serious that ..read more
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Workers employed on commercial fishing boats must not only deal with dangerous weather, long hours, and a hazardous workplace; they must also engage in intensive manual labor ..read more
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Maritime workers employed on fishing trawlers have a much higher mortality rate than all other workers in the U.S. Part of the reason for this is the ..read more
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Maritime ladder and step accidents pose a significant risk within the maritime industry, impacting the safety of workers onboard ships, oil rigs, and other vessels. These accidents ..read more
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Maritime aviation plays an indispensable role in the global transportation network, facilitating critical operations from offshore helicopter services in oil and gas exploration to seaplanes for cargo ..read more
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Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure over the long term. The previous widespread use of asbestos in seafaring vessels, combined with a lack of safety regulations has ..read more
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Maritime workers injured on the job are entitled to receive compensation, but making certain mistakes can prevent your claim from being successful. These are the most common ..read more
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GPS systems and other modern technology has revolutionized the seafaring industry. However, vessel collisions continue to occur, which all too often result in seamen sustaining serious injuries ..read more
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One part of the maritime industry that gets little attention is shipbreaking. Large vessels need to be broken down at the end of their useful life, and ..read more
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Ferry accidents, although infrequent, can have devastating consequences, leading to loss of lives, injuries, and property damage. These incidents occur when ferries transporting passengers and vehicles across ..read more