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Typical Injuries on Crab Boats

The commercial fishing industry has long been known as one of the most dangerous jobs you can have. As TV…

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Admiralty Jurisdiction for Maritime Injuries and Damages on Land

The purpose of the Admiralty Extension Act, or AEA, is to extend coverages for maritime injuries and damages on land….

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How Risky Is It to Work on an Offshore Oil Rig?

Working on an offshore oil rig is considered by many in the maritime industry to be one of the most…

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What Specific Damages Are Available Under DOHSA?
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What Specific Damages Are Available Under DOHSA?

The Death On the High Seas Act (DOHSA) is an act that provides protections for maritime workers and their families….

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Will Congress Amend DOHSA?

In 2017, improvements to The Death on High Seas Act, also known as DOHSA, were proposed by Congress. These proposed…

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What Is the Admiralty Extension Act (AEA)?

The Admiralty Extension Act (AEA) is one type of maritime act which extends protections under general maritime laws inland. It…

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Contributory Negligence and Its Relationship to Maintenance and Cure Claims

Contributory negligence is a concept used to determine the extent to which people contributed to their personal injuries during an…

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What is Contributory Negligence?

When it comes to injury law, the concept of negligence is one of the most important legal principles at work….

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  • Offshore Accidents
    • Common Offshore Accidents
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    • Dredge Worker Injuries
    • Cruise Ship Injuries
    • Oil Rig Explosions
    • Oil Rig Workers
    • Military Sealift Command
    • Maritime Piracy
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    • General Maritime Law
    • Maintenance & Cure
    • Maritime Acts
    • Admiralty Extension Act
    • Defense Base Act
    • DOHSA
    • Jones Act
    • LHWCA
    • OCSLA
    • Public Vessels Act
  • Attorneys
    • Matthew D. Shaffer
    • Jonathan Harris
    • Arthur L. Schechter
    • Adam J. Rosenfeld
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    • Laura De La Cruz
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