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How Long Do Maintenance and Cure Benefits Last?

Posted in Maritime, Maritime Piracy

Maritime law requires shipowners to pay maintenance and cure benefits to their workers injured on navigable waters. This ancient law of the sea provides a very basic

Maritime Piracy

Different Types of Maritime Crimes

Posted in Maritime Piracy

Those who work and travel on ocean-going vessels may be surprised to discover that criminal activity is a serious problem at sea, just as it is on

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4 Steps to Take After a Cruise Ship Injury

Posted in Maritime Piracy

With thousands of passengers on board, today’s cruise ships almost resemble floating cities. These are boats so big that they provide everything you could ever want, from

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How Maritime Workers Are Exposed to Harmful Chemicals

Posted in Maritime Piracy

Maritime workers must face hazardous conditions on a daily basis. To add to this, working at sea can also result in exposure to harmful chemicals, which can

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Your Legal Rights as a Seaman – a Seaman’s Legal Guide to Maritime Law

Posted in Maritime, Maritime Piracy

The purpose of maritime law is to govern private, international, and domestic nautical matters. More specifically, these laws protect maritime workers who have sustained injuries and allow

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The Intriguing History of Maritime Law

Posted in Maritime Piracy

Modern Maritime Law is an interesting combination of some of the oldest seafaring standards imaginable and new regulations that were necessitated as the industry changed over time.

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Deckhand Injury Claims: Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted in Jones Act, Maritime Piracy

Deckhands are essential to the smooth operation of a vessel, but the duties of a deckhand can put them in harm’s way. Working in the open with

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Coronavirus and Maritime Workers: What You Need to Know

Posted in Maritime Injury, Maritime Piracy

Since the advent of the novel coronavirus, many in the maritime community have been hit hard by closed ports and lockdowns. As essential workers, many continue to

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