Experienced Maritime Attorneys BLOG
Understanding and Preventing Propeller and Other Watercraft Injuries
Boat propellers and watersports accidents frequently cause horrific injuries. The U.S. Coast Guard reports that the propeller on a typical recreational boat can inflict 160 impacts in one second. And…
Beware of Illegal Boat Operators This Summer
A boating excursion may be one of the most appealing ways to spend a hot summer day, but the Coast Guard warns passengers to watch out for unlicensed operators. Many…
Coast Guard MEDEVACs injured fisherman 90 miles east of Cape Ann, Massachusetts
An injured fisherman from the fishing vessel Sea Rambler was rescued by Air Station Cape Cod MH-60 Jayhawk crew medevacs 90 miles east of Cape Ann, Massachusetts on February 3,…
Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly Highlights Advocacy of Maritime Lawyer Carolyn M. Latti
The popular legal news outlet focused on the advocacy efforts of Partner Carolyn M. Latti in the wake of two recent federal court case rulings on seafaring tragedies. Latti decried…
Be on Guard Against Sexual Assault as Sea Year Resumes
Last fall’s report from an anonymous cadet at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy once again raised the ugly specter of sexual assault at sea. Her public account of rape during…
Maritime Workers are Vulnerable to Sexual Assault at Sea
Sexual harassment and assault can be horrific in any circumstances. When a victim is assaulted on a working vessel at sea, however, the nightmare may seem to have no end.…
The Dangers of Colder Water Temperatures
As the temperatures in the waters are decreasing with the cold weather arriving, it is important for boaters to prepare appropriately when going out. Even a temperature that doesn’t sound…
Staying Safe in Rough Waters
The ocean is one of the most beautiful and wild places on planet Earth, but it’s also one of the most dangerous. Injuries and deaths on the water are all…
What You Can Do If You Are The Victim Of Maritime Harassment
Harassment is not the first hazard people associate with working at sea, but it is a prevalent threat that causes serious harm for many mariners. If you suffered from harassment,…