Jones Act vs. LHWCA: A Clear Guide for Maritime Workers
If you’re a maritime worker who has been injured on the job, one of the most confusing — and most important — questions is: which…
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The Most Dangerous Jobs in the Maritime Industry
The idea of working on the water can seem adventurous, but for the hardworking men and women of the maritime industry, it’s often a tough…
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Repetitive Use Injuries Are a Common Problem for Maritime Workers
Many jobs within the maritime industries require workers to perform repetitive motions. With repetitive motion work comes the risk of repetitive motion-related injuries. While non-life-threatening,…
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Third Fatal Offshore Accident in a Month Reported in the Gulf of Mexico
Two people were killed and another injured Sunday in an accident at Shell Oil’s Auger Tension Leg Platform in the Gulf of Mexico, about 214…
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Ship Owners Are Obligated to Provide Prompt and Adequate Medical Care to an Injured Seamen
When a seaman becomes injured or ill while working in the service of a vessel at sea, it’s important that they receive the proper medical…
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Are You Under Surveillance After a Maritime Injury?
If you’re an injured maritime worker who’s recently filed a personal injury claim with your employer, you may be getting the feeling you’re being watched….
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How Do Bridge Allisions Occur?
Allisions are among the most serious and costly inland waterway accidents. When a river vessel strikes a structure like a bridge, the results can be…
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How Long Do Maintenance and Cure Benefits Last Under the Jones Act?
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, more commonly referred to as the Jones Act, allows a seaman who has been injured on the job to…
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How Do I Change Careers After a Maritime Injury?
The Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), and other maritime laws provide disability benefits to maritime workers who have been injured on…
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Ninth Circuit Court Ruling Allows Injured Seaman to Seek Punitive Damages
A decision earlier this year by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California will allow an injured seamen to proceed with a lawsuit to…
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Maritime Workers and Amputation Injuries: What Are Your Legal Rights?
We don’t have to tell you that maritime work is full of risks. When employers and employees ignore proper safety rules and practices, serious accidents…
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How Long Do I Have to File a Maritime Injury Claim?
If you are a maritime worker injured while on the job, there are many advantages to seeking legal representation from an experienced offshore injury attorney…
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