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,...
Maritime Law
What to do if you fall overboard
There’s little more enjoyable than spending the day on the water. However, your good time can turn into extreme fear if you find yourself in the water against your will. Despite the fact that you take steps to protect against falling overboard, you never know what...
5 common causes of boating accidents
For many people, there’s nothing more thrilling than jumping on a boat and hitting the water. However, even if you have many years of experience, you could still suffer a serious injury in an accident. According to the U.S Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast...
Is the neck injury you suffered covered under the Jones Act?
Work on a commercial fishing vessel includes some potentially dangerous situations. If you were involved in a slip-and-fall accident while aboard, you are wondering if the Jones Act covers your injury.If you suffered the injury through no fault but your own, you will...