The Jones Act covers crewmembers who sustain injuries or contract illness while working aboard a vessel. Similar to workers' compensation for land-based employees, this act helps pay the costs of your lost wages, medical care and other relevant expenses following an...
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Boating fatalities soar to new highs
Numbers released by the U.S. Coast Guard show a dramatic increase in the rate of deaths arising from recreational boating accidents. According to the report, there were 767 recreational boating fatalities in 2020, marking a 25.1 percent increase from the previous...
Life jackets may not be stylish, but they are absolutely necessary
Recreational boating is different from other outdoor activities. There is something exhilarating about being out on the open water with people you enjoy. The sun on the water, the freedom to go anywhere and good company can all lead to a very enjoyable day. People...
Know boating traffic rules before you go out on the water
When boating, it’s important to take steps to be as safe as possible. Unfortunately, those who don’t follow the rules on the water could end up causing a collision and injure or kill others as a result. For example, there was recently a boat collision in Columbia,...
Ways in which negligence could be a factor in boating accidents
Taking a boat trip is a great way to enjoy yourself on a spring or summer day. Usually, boating trips will be safe, comfortable and enjoyable: You'll be provided with a well-functioning boat and a competent driver, as well as adequate safety equipment such as life...
Capsized transport boat shows the risks for offshore workers
Oil spills, explosions and other extraction-related incidents often dominate public awareness about the safety risks to oil and gas workers at offshore extraction facilities. Oil rigs come with all kinds of unique issues for visitors and residents. There is the...
Boat rental risks could put you in danger
When you rent a boat, you’re doing so under the assumption that the renter has taken care of the boat’s maintenance and has done their due diligence in keeping the vessel safe. Whether you rent a sailboat, canoe, pontoon or other kind of vessel, if anything goes wrong...
2 injured, a father and daughter, when gangway collapsed, lawsuit claims
Recreational boating accidents have the potential to cause serious injuries or deaths. People could be injured badly by the propeller on the boat, drown in deep waters or suffer from hypothermia from the cold. In a recent lawsuit, one owner of a tour boat company in...
Why injuries on the water are treated differently
For those working at sea -- such as the crew of a cargo freighter -- injuries are often treated a bit differently than those on land. You may be wondering what the Jones Act does and why there is any difference, as these are still workplace injuries. Let’s break down...
The stages of drowning and what to do
It can be a lot of fun to spend time on a boat. However, your good time can turn bad should you fall overboard and find yourself struggling to stay afloat. Not only can this result in serious injury, but far too many have tragically died from falling out of a boat....
