maritime injury

What You Should Know About Maritime Injuries

Dec 27, 2022 | Longshore & Harbor Workers

Maritime injuries are a unique type of personal injury that can have serious consequences. They can occur while working on a boat, cruise ship, ferry, or other vessel. These injuries may cause long-term disability or even death due to the dangerous and unpredictable nature of the environment in which they occur. As such, it is important to understand what qualifies as a maritime injury and how it differs from other types of personal injuries.

What is a Maritime Injury?

A maritime injury is any type of physical or mental harm that occurs while an individual is engaged in any kind of activity related to watercrafts or vessels. This includes activities such as fishing, recreational boating, commercial shipping operations, and more. It also covers any type of work onboard any type of boat or vessel. Common causes for maritime injuries include slips and falls, improper safety equipment use, faulty machinery operation, and hazardous working conditions.

What Qualifies as a Maritime Injury?

In order to qualify as a maritime injury, the incident must have occurred while an individual was either working on board a vessel or participating in some kind of water-related activity such as fishing or recreational boating. If the accident occurs on land but involves someone who works with watercrafts or vessels, then it may still qualify as a maritime injury depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additionally, if an individual suffers an illness due to their involvement with watercrafts or vessels (such as getting sick after drinking contaminated water), that too may be considered a maritime injury depending on the situation.


These injuries are an often overlooked but very real danger for those who work with boats and vessels on open waters. While these types of incidents do not happen frequently, when they do occur they can be devastating both physically and financially. As such, it is important for people—especially young people—to understand what qualifies as a maritime injury so that they can protect themselves should they ever find themselves in this situation. By knowing what to look out for and how to handle these types of incidents appropriately if they do arise, individuals can help ensure their own safety while at sea or around watercrafts and vessels.

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