Portland Harbor Diver Struck by Propeller

October 28, 2015

According to the Portland Press Herald, a diver died recently following a Portland Harbor accident in which he was struck by a spinning boat propeller. The news outlet reported that the victim died on October 7, as he was attempting to remove rope that was tangled on the propeller of a 65-foot fishing boat. As…

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Did the El Faro Captain Report a Hull Breach?

October 26, 2015

According to CNN, the captain of the El Faro cargo ship that is presumed to have sunk during Hurricane Joaquin reported a hull breach, blown scuttle and the presence of water onboard the vessel before it went missing. The National Transportation and Safety Board, which is investigating the ship’s disappearance, has confirmed the communication of…

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Did Speed and Alcohol Cause a Fatal Michigan Boat Accident?

October 23, 2015

According to the Macomb Daily, alcohol and speed are being investigated in connection to a fatal recreational boat accident that took place on September 12 on Lake St. Clair in Michigan. The accident reportedly involved two boats that collided, resulting in the drowning death of a 43-year-old female passenger aboard one vessel. The incident took…

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Did Fuel Sediment Clog the El Faro’s Engine?

October 21, 2015

On Monday, we discussed the sinking of the El Faro cargo ship off the coast of the Bahamas, with 33 crewmembers on board and who are believed to have died. As we noted, lawsuits are being filed in connection to the alleged sinking, with family members claiming negligence on the part of operator TOTE Maritime.…

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El Faro Lawsuits Filed: Here’s What You Should Know

October 19, 2015

In an update to a series of blog posts, it was reported last week that lawsuits were beginning to be filed against the operators of the El Faro vessel that is believed to have sank off the coast of the Bahamas on October 1. According to the Florida Times-Union, a lawsuit has been filed on…

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Remains of Man Found Following Barge Accident

October 16, 2015

According to the Associated Press, the Arkansas state medical examiner has identified the remains of a man found in the Mississippi River as those of a worker who went missing last year when a barge capsized. The news outlet reported that officials were able to identify the man, who went missing in April 2014, after…

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Longshoreman Files Lawsuit Following Forklift Accident

October 14, 2015

According to LouisianaRecord.com, a longshoreman has filed a lawsuit following a forklift accident aboard a vessel, which resulted in the loss of his leg. The news source reported that the lawsuit was filed in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court against Volunteer Barge & Transport, Inc. The victim, a New Orleans man, claims that in…

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How are Jones Act Case Results Determined?

October 12, 2015

Jones Act Lawyers Review Maritime Accident Cases Legal Process In this video, Boston maritime attorney David Anderson discusses how evidence is presented, how injury evidence is reviewed in maritime accident cases and how Jones Act case results are determined. If you are a merchant seaman, commercial fisherman, lobsterman or another type of maritime worker hurt…

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Pembroke Woman Seriously Injured in Cruise Ship Fall

October 12, 2015

According to WFXT-TV, on September 10, a New Hampshire woman was critically injured aboard the Carnival Victory after slipping and falling on the vessel. The news outlet reported that the woman, 24, is “fighting for her life”. The incident happened less than 24 hours after she boarded the vessel. The woman allegedly “fell hard” and…

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What Do I Do if the Maritime Insurance Company Sends a Nurse to Attend My Doctor Visits?

October 12, 2015

Injury at Sea Attorney in Boston Discusses Important Nationwide Maritime Insurance Companies Issue In this video, Boston maritime trial lawyer David Anderson offers insight into a common issue facing injured fishermen, merchant seamen and their maritime insurance companies. If you have been injured on the water, discuss your claim and case with a qualified maritime…

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Two NJ Dockworkers Injured In Terminal Fire

October 9, 2015

According to NJ.com, two dockworkers were injured recently when a straddle truck at the APM Port Elizabeth terminal caught fire, as the blaze spread to a shipping container the vehicle was carrying. The newspaper noted that the fire occurred at the same terminal where a female dockworker was killed by a coworker who was allegedly…

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Sinking of Cargo Ship El Faro: What Happens Next?

October 9, 2015

The maritime community has suffered a tremendous loss with the sinking of the El Faro. The families of the crew members are grieving and trying to grasp their devastating loss. Thirty-three crew members of all ages were lost in a horrific tragedy and everyone wants to know why did this happen. Questions range from: Should…

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Why Did Cargo Ship El Faro Sink?

October 5, 2015

Update to Cargo Ship El Faro Sinking The search for the missing crew members on board the cargo ship El Faro has been suspended as of Wednesday, October 7. However, the National Transportation Safety Board and Coast Guard are still searching for the sunken cargo ship and its voyage data recorder, which could bring to…

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Seattle Duck Tour Boat Crashes on Road, Kills Five

October 5, 2015

Sadly, a duck tour boat swerved into oncoming traffic and struck a charter bus on September 24, killing five people and injuring dozens of others in Seattle. According to the Associated Press, the amphibious vehicle may not have had an axle repair that was recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in 2013. The…

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Coast Guard Rescues Injured Cruise Ship Passenger

October 2, 2015

According to KSWB-TV, an 80-year-old woman had to be rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard following a cruise ship injury that occurred on August 28, near the California coast. The news outlet reported that the Coast Guard received an emergency call at around midnight that the woman was experiencing severe headaches and was nauseous after…

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Commercial Fisherman Killed in Yacht Accident

September 30, 2015

According to the Westerly Sun, a commercial fisherman died after his 25-foot vessel was involved in a collision with a yacht near the Watch Hill Lighthouse, off the coast of Rhode Island. The accident took place on September 22. Friends of the victim, 81, reported that he was a longtime commercial rod-and-reel fisherman who sold…

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Man Killed in Minnesota Dock Accident

September 28, 2015

According to the La Crosse Tribune, a Minnesota man died in an accident at a Winona city-owned dock on August 27. The dockworker, 23, was in the process of moving the cover of a docked barge when he fell 12 to 15 feet into a different empty barge, according to the news outlet. The incident…

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