Admiralty Lawyer

The victims of a 2003 Norwegian Cruise Line accident will be collectively recieving more than $13 million after a court ordered the cruise line to compensate the injured and the families of the 8 workers who died in the accident.

In 2003, a boiler on one of the cruise ships exploded, causing the death of 8 workers and injuring 10 others.

In addition to the $13 million in restitution, the cruise line was also ordered by a federal judge to pay a $1 million fine.

The accident occurred in May of 2003 while the SS Norway was at the Port of Miami-Dade. One of the 4 boilers on the ship unexpectedly exploded, sending dangerously hot steam and oil through parts of the ship. The workers that lost their lives in the accident suffered from severe burns caused by the steam and oil.

If you have been injured while on a cruise ship, contact the admiralty attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 1-866-950-9000 to learn more about your legal rights.

What exactly does unseaworthiness mean? Ship owners are responsible to provide a vessel that is in a good condition and fit for use. When making an unseaworhtiness claim, the claim is filed against the ship’s owner.

Seaworthy ships should have the proper safety equipment on board as well as provide a safe place for seamen to work and sleep.

Unseaworthiness doesn’t mean that a ship is in immediate danger of sinking, but this is also a concern in some cases.

If you’ve been injured while working at sea, it’s in your best interest to consult a seasoned attorney. Contact the Admiralty Lawyers of Williams Kherkher today for a consultation. Call at 1-866-950-9000.

A large fishing boat sank recently in the Bering Sea just off of Alaska. The Alaska Ranger began to take on water shortly after the control of the rudder was lost. When it became evident that there was no way to save the boat, a distress signal was sent out and the 47 crewmembers began to evacuate into life rafts.

The ship was owned by the Fishing Company of Alaska, a Seattle-based company. 42 crewmembers escaped with their lives, leaving 4 dead and 1 missing. The four crewmembers that died included the captain of the commerical fishing boat. A sister ship and a Coast Guard vessel helped rescue surviving crewmembers from the life rafts.

If you have been injured while at sea, contact the Admiralty lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 1-866-950-9000 to discuss your case and to determine your legal options.

After filing a Jones Act lawsuit against the Midnight Rider for claims of unseaworthiness, seaman Jacob Robichaux and Helix Engery Solutions Group have reached a settlement. During the time of the injury, Robichaux was working on the pipelaying barge that was operating just off the shore of Texas.

He claims that he sustained his injuries in an accident that was caused by the unseaworthiness of the vessel. The lawsuit that was originally filed sought damages for the injuries that occured to his head, back and neck.

While the parties involved did not disclose the amount of the settlement, Robichaux had originally sought $5 million in damages.

For an experienced admiralty lawyer, call the Williams Kherkher law firm at 866-950-9000.

Recent concerns over crimes experienced on cruise ships has prompted the need for a cruise ship safety bill. The bill  would require for an “ocean ranger” to be present on all ships to promote passenger safety. The rangers would act as security guards, monitoring public safety and ensuring that cruise ships comply with safety and environmental regulations. Currently focusing on California ports, the bill would give California the strictest cruise ship regulations in the country.

Crimes on cruise ships seemed to have escaladed over recent years. Reports of theft, sexual assault, and missing persons have all resulted in an ever-growing number of lawsuits against cruise lines.

The cruise line industry reports that it has zero tolerance for crime, however, the increase in reported crimes occuring on cruise ships would prove otherwise. If you or a loved one has been injured while on a cruise, contact the Admiralty Lawyers of Williams Kherkher to schedule a free initial consultation. Call 866.950.9000.