Normally seamen have a quiet life, which may be punctuated by spots of excitement and fear, but living on a huge ship is not much unlike living on land. There are disputes and disagreements every day, especially when you live within close quarters of the people who are causing the issues. There may be a point where an argument is irresolvable or an accident occurs. Sometimes there can be a time limitation claims, so aside from getting medical attention, if needed, contacting a maritime accident lawyer should be a top priority.