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Lack of Medical Equipment on Vessels: Know Your Rights

Posted in Jones Act

When maritime workers are injured at sea, shipowners have a duty to provide prompt and adequate medical care. If a vessel’s medical team does not have adequate

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10 Most Common Dredge Worker Injuries

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Have you been injured while working on a dredger ship? Dredging vessels use power mechanical equipment, high pressure water, and moving belt driven conveyors to clear sediment

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What To Do When Your Employer Fails To Report an Injury

Posted in Maritime

Although working as a seaman on a ship or any type of maritime vessel can be a lucrative profession, it is inherently dangerous. Maritime workplace injuries happen

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Negligence from a Maritime Coworker: Understand Your Rights Under the Jones Act

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Working as a seaman comes with a high risk of injury, illness, and fatality. Suffering any of these dangers due to a coworker’s negligence may be life-changing

Understanding PTSD and the Jones Act

Understanding PTSD and the Jones Act

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Maritime workers who have experienced traumatic events can develop PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The impact of this illness can be life changing, and it requires

Charter Boat Accidents: What Are Your Legal Protections?

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Working on board a charter boat is an exciting and fun career. Because you spend most of your time with the people you work with on board,

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4 Most Frequent Jones Act Mistakes to Avoid

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The Jones Act, or Merchant Marine Act of 1920, not only protects the US maritime industry, but it protects the rights of maritime workers injured at sea.

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Potential Injuries Maritime Cooks and Ship Stewards Face

Posted in Maritime

Maritime workers are not just those who navigate the ship, handle the cargo, or pull the fishing nets. Also included as essential members of a ship’s crew

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When maritime workers are injured at sea, shipowners have a duty to provide prompt and adequate medical care. If a vessel’s medical team does not have adequate