There’s no question that maritime work is necessary and vital to the economy, but it’s also frequently dangerous for the workers. The good news is that systems are in place to assist seamen who suffer injuries and need to take time off to recover. Federal law requires employers to provide “maintenance and cure” to eligible …
Time is a major element of all maritime claims that some injured seamen take for granted. The Uniform Statute of Limitations for Maritime Torts sets a three-year statute of limitations for claims that arise from injury or death on navigable waters. This means that an injured maritime worker generally has three years from the date …
Shrimpers, lobstermen, fishermen, and other commercial vessel crew can pursue compensation for injuries that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico.