Month: September 2026

What maintenance and cure means for injured maritime workers

On Behalf of Godwin, Morris, Laurenzi & Bloomfield, P.C. | Sep 20, 2026 | Injuries

If you are hurt while working on a vessel, maintenance and cure may provide important support while you recover. This maritime law protection is different from workers’ compensation and may be available to eligible seamen who become injured or ill in the employment...

What safety training must riverboat employers provide by law?

On Behalf of Godwin, Morris, Laurenzi & Bloomfield, P.C. | Sep 9, 2026 | Admiralty And Maritime Law

Riverboat work can involve heavy equipment, machinery, hazardous materials and changing conditions. Workers may ask what training their employers must provide before they begin work on a vessel. Training should match the work Under U.S. Coast Guard regulations,...