Archive for February 2015
Winter Weather Leads to Coast Guard Rescues
As winter weather brutalizes the eastern coast of the United States, you may see an increase in the number of Coast Guard rescues performed. Recently, the Weather Channel reported that hurricane like winds and cold temperatures resulted in the rescue of an Australian family that was stranded at sea after Winter Storm Neptune ripped their…
Read MoreLatti & Anderson Secures $8 Million Burn Injury Settlement
The attorneys at Latti & Anderson LLP are proud to announce that they have successfully obtained an $8 million settlement for a severely burned marine engineer’s family. The case involved an engineer working on a tugboat that was purchased by a defendant, which had undergone a major overhaul including complete rebuild of the vessel’s main…
Read MoreWhy is the Jones Act Important?
In our blogs recently, we have been discussing how Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has proposed an amendment that could repeal the Jones Act. While McCain’s proposal has stalled and its discussion has been rescheduled, it has brought up debate about the importance of the Jones Act. Recently, there have been several editorials and opinion pieces…
Read MoreHow Do Hand Injuries Affect Seamen?
While most people think of hand injuries as minor issues, for fisherman and seamen, an injury to any of the bones in a hand could have serious consequences, making it impossible for him or her to perform a job in the future. Common hand injuries sustained at sea can include finger amputations, severed tendons, deep lacerations,…
Read MoreChemical Exposure: Should I Hold My Employer Liable?
Chemical Exposure: Should I Hold My Employer Liable? Did you know that chemical exposure and burn injuries are not uncommon among maritime workers? Many vessels contain hazardous substances that can quickly build up and cause mishaps. Corrosive chemicals can cause serious burns, blindness and catastrophic injuries resulting in disfigurement. Often, accidents that involve these chemicals…
Read MoreCan Longshoremen File Third Party Claims?
Can Longshoremen File Third Party Claims? Did you know that longshoremen are entitled to damages when they are injured on the job? Aside from federal laws that protect dockworkers, there are ways that longshoremen can file third-party lawsuits following an injury accident. The laws can be confusing when it comes to obtaining money following a…
Read MoreCan Crabbers Sue Over Maritime Injuries?
Can Crabbers Sue Over Maritime Injuries? Are you a commercial fisherman or crabber? If you are, you should know that there are various laws that protect you in the event of a maritime injury. These laws protect all commercial anglers, regardless of whether they are captains, mates, deck bosses, engineers, cooks or deck hands. Keep…
Read MoreCould Oil Prices Cause More Tanker Accidents?
Could Oil Prices Cause More Tanker Accidents? Are you enjoying the low price of gasoline? While the savings are benefiting drivers, they may end up playing a role in shipping accidents internationally. Last month, Skuld, a Norwegian insurer, announced that the dip in oil prices could lead to a rise in crude shipping activities and…
Read MoreJones Act Safe for Now
Last week, we reported in our blog that Senator John McCain (R-AZ) was proposing an amendment that could repeal the Jones Act. However, after our post was published, some positive news came out of Washington, as the amendment was never considered for debate when the bill it was attached to came up for discussion in…
Read MoreBosun or Boatswain Job Duties
Bosun or Boatswain Job Duties The profession of bosun or boatswain is an physically demanding merchant seamen position. A bosun or boatswain oversees and is in charge of the rigging, anchoring, cables, etc. He/she is responsible for all the ship’s hull and all of its components. The bosun controls and oversees the work of the other…
Read MoreIs the Jones Act in Danger?
United States Senator John McCain (R-AZ) is proposing an amendment that could repeal the Jones Act, which has been a part of maritime law since 1920. Part of the Jones Act requires that ships that work in the U.S. and in our ports, be completely American made. Because of this, the national maritime community, including…
Read MoreLongshore Union Leaders Meet Employers for Contract Talks
Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), along with their families, friends and other supporters are planning to march in downtown Tacoma, Washington and in San Pedro, California while contract talks between the leaders of the worker-friendly ILWU and the employer-friendly Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) meet in Tacoma. These important contract talks could…
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