What Is “Maintenance and Cure,” and How Does It Affect Me?
When a seaman suffers injury or illness in service of their vessel, whether they are a commercial or merchant seaman, they are eligible to receive “Maintenance and Cure” which are…
When a seaman suffers injury or illness in service of their vessel, whether they are a commercial or merchant seaman, they are eligible to receive “Maintenance and Cure” which are…
As America’s premier maritime personal injury firm, Friedman, James & Buchsbaum prides ourselves on the results we receive for our client’s as well as our eagerness to keep you informed…
As lawyers who specialize in maritime law, we encounter many people who were unaware that the rules that govern the seas vary so greatly from the “law of the land.”…
Friedman, James & Buchsbaum LLP, is one of the U.S.’s premier law firms specializing in maritime law. Headquartered in New York, our New York maritime lawyers handle cases throughout the…
Regardless of the size and stature of the company, maritime workers can suffer an injury through no fault of their own. Dredging is no exception; operating complex and incredibly heavy…
For decades, people dismissed fatigue as a contributing factor to human error. Similar to driving a car, people concoct theories on how to fight fatigue with temporary fixes like coffee.…
As maritime attorneys, we find that many victims are unaware of their rights as an employee. Seamen have the same benefits as any other worker, but many of the terminologies…
The recent tragedy which unfolded on Table Rock Lake in Missouri is just the latest in a string of catastrophes involving these so-called ‘vessels or duck boats,’ technically labeled as…