A seaman’s job, while financially rewarding, comes at great risk. In fact, seamen are frequently injured while working. Whether the injuries were a result of a slip and fall or poorly maintained ship equipment, you have a right to recover compensation under the Jones Act or Maritime law.

New York is surrounded by many bodies of water that sea vessels use to deliver goods. From cargo ships to commercial fishing boats, there are many people who work hard on those vessels and for extremely long hours under dangerous conditions.

Railroad workers, due to the nature of their work, can sustain all kinds of catastrophic injuries. Some of the most common accidents involve crush injuries, falls and being struck by a train.

If you are a railroad worker and you have been injured on the job, you have legal remedies under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA).

Given the vast number of different jobs and workplace environments, it is not surprising that the umbrella category of “workplace accidents” can include almost any type of imaginable injury.