by Steve Moschetta | Aug 20, 2017 | Pittsburgh Personal Injury, Uncategorized
The Parties Ms. Montoya worked as a clerk for the Navy Exchange Service Command. The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) owns the Navy Exchange, which offers goods and services for sale to active members of the military, retirees, and some civilians on naval bases,...
by Steve Moschetta | Jun 12, 2017 | Case Summary, Longshore & Harbor Workers' Comp. Act, Uncategorized
The Parties Mr. Myshka worked as a welder for Electric Boat. However, back in 1999, before his employment at Electric Boat, he successfully claimed against his previous employer, Pequot River Shipworks, for hand and arm injuries (both hands, both arms) from working as...
by Steve Moschetta | May 11, 2016 | Case Summary, Uncategorized
The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Splendour of the Seas caught fire while sailing towards Kefalonia on October 22, 2015. The cruise ship was meant to visit Argostoli – a town located on the Greek Island of Kefalonia – when the fire broke out. The Splendour of the Seas...
by Steve Moschetta | May 4, 2016 | Case Summary, Maritime Law, Uncategorized
A report conducted in 2012 details the effect of cell phone distractions on vessel operators. According to the Coast Guard, out of the 4,730 boating accidents in that year, 23% of accidents involved “operator inattention” or “improper lookout.” Texting and talking on...
by Steve Moschetta | Apr 26, 2016 | Maritime Law, Uncategorized
White water rafting is a popular sport for outdoor enthusiasts, but like many “adventure sports” comes with inherent dangers. West Virginia’s popular white water rafting course is along the Gauley River – specifically a section referred to as “Pillow Rapids.” This...
by Steve Moschetta | Oct 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 the United States Coast guard reported a crash between two towboats along the Mississippi River. A total of six barges were damaged in the collision including the Inland Marine Service barge containing 1 million gallons of clarified...
