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The following data breaches have been announced this week—make sure you’re in the know.If you received a data breach notice regarding any of the breaches listed below, act now and take Morgan & Morgan’s data breach quiz to see if you may be eligible for compensation.Tarter Krinsky &… Read more
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The Dangers of Falling OverboardFalling from a boat can turn into a life-threatening emergency within seconds. A passenger or crew member may be injured during the fall, become separated from the vessel, or struggle to stay afloat while waiting to be rescued.Man overboard incidents happen more… Read more
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The Risks of Tugboat and Barge OperationsTugboats and barges perform essential work in ports, rivers, harbors, and coastal waters. Tugboats may push or pull barges carrying cargo, fuel, construction materials, or other goods, sometimes through crowded waterways or narrow channels.These operations… Read more
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The Risks of Commercial Fishing WorkCommercial fishing can place workers in difficult and unpredictable conditions. Crews may work long hours around heavy equipment, moving lines, slippery decks, sharp tools, rough seas, and powerful machinery, often far from immediate medical care.The U.S. Coast… Read more
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When a Rental Boat Trip Ends in an AccidentRenting or chartering a boat can give people access to the water without owning a vessel themselves. Rental fleets may include pontoons, fishing boats, speedboats, personal watercraft, and other recreational vessels.But rental boats can also place… Read more
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The Risks of Boarding and Leaving a VesselGetting on or off a boat may seem routine, but the transition between land and vessel can be one of the more dangerous parts of a trip.Unlike stepping into a parked car, a boat may move with waves, wakes, tides, wind, or passing vessel traffic. The height… Read more
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When a Boat Wake Causes DamageEvery moving boat creates some level of wake. Most wakes pass without incident, but a large or unexpected wave can become dangerous when it reaches a smaller boat, crowded dock, marina, swimmer, or vessel carrying passengers who are not prepared for the impact.A wake… Read more
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Injuries at Marinas and DocksMarinas and docks bring together moving boats, passengers, workers, equipment, fuel, electricity, and constantly changing water conditions. Even an ordinary walk from the shore to a vessel can become dangerous when a walkway is damaged, wet, poorly lit, or improperly… Read more
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Drowning Risks on the WaterDrowning is one of the most serious risks associated with boating and other maritime activities. A person can enter the water unexpectedly after a collision, sudden turn, large wake, equipment failure, or fall from the vessel.Other incidents may occur during swimming,… Read more
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Injuries on Charter Boat TripsCharter boats carry passengers on fishing trips, sightseeing tours, diving excursions, parties, and other recreational outings. Most trips end safely, but a mistake by the captain or crew can quickly place passengers in danger.A collision, slippery deck, poorly secured… Read more
