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Maritime Personal Injury Settlements: What You Need to Know

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Personal injury settlements relating to maritime law and the Jones Act can result in substantial amounts. In the past, the monetary value of settlements reached between the

Timeline of a Personal Injury Case

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You’ve suffered an injury. What do you do now? Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit, but how do you

Jones Act: What You Should Know

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Maritime Laws provide a variety of protections for seamen in the service of a vessel. One such protection is covered under the Jones Act, which is sometimes

Accidents in Port of Houston Rarely Investigated, Chronicle Reports

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According to a report by the Houston Chronicle, since 2008, there have been 52 incidents in the Port of Houston, of which only a quarter have been

U.S. Coast Guard Believes the Missing El Faro Cargo Ship Sank

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The U.S. Coast Guard announced Monday morning they believe the missing U.S.-flagged El Faro container ship likely sank. The search for the 33 people, 28 Americans and

Crewmember Dies After Fall To Ship’s Deck

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A man died last week after a fall on the deck of a ship docked at the ExxonMobil Refinery in Beaumont, Texas.According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s

New Details Emerge on the Condition of El Faro Before its Last Voyage

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The latest information suggests that El Faro, a 40-year-old cargo ship, sunk near the Bahamas on its last voyage to Puerto Rico. As reported by CNN, former

Houston Maritime Lawyers Handle Seamen’s Claims for Compensation

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Injured passengers and crew members of a vessel are entitled to claims for compensation from the erring ship owner or operator. While federal laws enumerate actionable offenses

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Maritime Personal Injury Settlements: What You Need to Know

Timeline of a Personal Injury Case

Jones Act: What You Should Know

Accidents in Port of Houston Rarely Investigated, Chronicle Reports

U.S. Coast Guard Believes the Missing El Faro Cargo Ship Sank

Crewmember Dies After Fall To Ship’s Deck

New Details Emerge on the Condition of El Faro Before its Last Voyage

Houston Maritime Lawyers Handle Seamen’s Claims for Compensation

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