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How Does the Death on the High Seas Act Impact YOU?

Posted in Maritime Piracy

The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) was passed by Congress back in 1920. It allows for the surviving family members of a seaman to recover

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How Does the Admiralty Extension Act Impact YOU?

Posted in Maritime Piracy

Maritime law includes several different protections through various laws and acts that contain provisions for how maritime personal injury claims are to be handled. One such act

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act

What Is the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)?

Posted in Jones Act

There are many maritime laws that protect workers on vessels in coastal and international waters. For those who work on stationary ocean structures, usually in the oil

OCSLA Affects Oil Rig Workers

How the OCSLA Affects Oil Rig Workers

Posted in Maritime Piracy

Maritime employment really isn’t for anyone who needs to work in a relaxing, stress-free environment. This is especially true for maritime personnel who spend their days on

Barge collides with Old Mississippi Bridge

Posted in Jones Act

A tow travelling down the Mississippi River Thursday came to halt after one of its front barges collided with the Old Highway 80 Bridge. The tow, at the

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Am I Entitled to Punitive Damages Under the OCSLA?

Posted in General

The OCSLA (Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act) defines the outer continental shelf lands and submerged areas off the coasts of the United States under U.S. jurisdiction. The

Interesting Facts About Oil Spills in the Ocean and Explosions

Posted in Maritime Piracy

The processes used to get crude oil out of the ground and to refineries involve numerous types of equipment, including drills, pipelines, capping wells, and more. Oil

Explosion

The Dangers of Working on an Onshore Oil Rig

Posted in Maritime Piracy

There are certainly risks involved in working on an offshore drilling platform. This high-paying career carries with it a reputation for being one of the most hazardous

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The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) was passed by Congress back in 1920. It allows for the surviving family members of a seaman to recover