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What if My Loved One Died in an Onshore Maritime Accident?
In the video below, nationwide maritime trial lawyer David Anderson discusses the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, which is a type of workers’ compensation administered by the U.S. government.…
Investigation into Florida Barge Accident Still Ongoing
The investigation into a March 20 Fort Walton Beach barge accident is still ongoing, according to the Northwest Florida Daily News. The investigation by the Coast Guard will reportedly be…
No Structural Harm to I-24 Bridge in Ohio River Barge Wreck
A February 13 tugboat accident caused no structural damage to the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge hit by the barges being pushed by the tug. WSIL ABC 3 reported that…
I Was Hurt in a Barge Accident. What Should I Do?
With proper safety training, staffing, maintenance, tools and equipment, many tug and barge accidents are preventable. When injuries and wrongful deaths occur on tugboats and barges, it is often because…
Floating Restaurant Breaks Free and Hits Bridge in Kentucky
According to WCPO 9 in Cincinnati, on February 6, a floating restaurant located on the Ohio River broke free from the shore and hit a bridge. This was not the…
Maine Barge Accident Leads to Damariscotta River Oil Spill
On February 7, a barge sunk into the Damariscotta River leading to an oil spill, according to WCSH NBC 6 in Portland, Maine. The accident happened near an aquaculture farm…
What Should I Do If I Am the Victim of a Drunk Boating Accident?
The dangers of drunk boating cannot be overstated. According to an American Boating Association (ABA) article, a Coast Guard study estimates that boat operators with a blood alcohol concentration above…
Westhampton Beach Boy Scout Protecting Boaters with Eagle Project
A 14-year-old Boy Scout in Westhampton Beach, New York is working to bring a life jacket loaner station to the Westhampton Beach Village Marina. According to the Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch,…
Woman Facing No Jail Time in New York DWI Boating Accident
On January 8, a 24-year-old Utica College student received no jail time after she pleaded guilty to boating while intoxicated and third-degree assault. According to the Utica Observer-Dispatch, the victims…