Boating & Maritime Accidents Archives - Barrow Law Firm

Looking For Maritime Compensation?

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Wed, 24 May 2023 21:19:35 +0000

Obtaining compensation for seamen, barge workers, dockers, and other maritime workers under the Jones Act and other federal laws can be complicated. These type of cases require someone with an extensive understanding of this area of the law. With over 30 years of experience handling maritime cases, we, at Barrow Law Firm, are ready...

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How to Avoid Dockside Injuries and Electric Shock Drowning

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:28:42 +0000

Electric Shock Drowning or “ESD” is a little known hazard of swimming around docks, particularly those in fresh water. These deaths and injuries are entirely preventable. They occur when swimmers encounter very small amounts of electricity leaking into the water, frequently from malfunctioning or defective electrical systems on docks. Even small amounts of electricity can...

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Know Your Legal Responsibilities as a Boat Owner in Charleston

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:44:50 +0000

A recent court case in Charleston, SC demonstrated how alcohol and boating do not mix. The court returned a $1.9M verdict for a young lady whose leg was severely injured by the propeller on the boat engine. While the sober captain was slowly motoring through a narrow waterway, a drunken passenger leaped overboard. The captain...

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