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Arthur Schechter Celebrates 50 Years As Maritime Attorney

On April 27, Arthur Schechter marked his 50th anniversary of helping maritime workers and became the longest practicing plaintiff’s maritime…

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Barge Collision In Houston Ship Channel Sparks Vessel Fire

A collision between two barges in the Houston Ship Channel early Monday morning ignited a fire on one of the…

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Maritime Collisions: Types and Causes

When two ships collide, the results can be devastating for those aboard and for the environment. As a Jones Act…

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Bridge Worker Dies From Fall After Tow Boat Hits Bridge

A worker on the Eads Bridge in St. Louis died recently when the structure was hit by a tow boat…

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Maritime Attorneys Offer Boat Safety Tips

Whether you’re hitting the water for a job or pleasure, staying safe on summer boat trips is easy with these…

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Another Vessel Collision In Houston Ship Channel

July brought another collision in the Houston Ship Channel. A crash between 2 barges ignited a fire on one that…

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7 Common Injuries for Offshore Workers

Whether you are working on a ship, in a refinery, or on an offshore drilling rig, there are many dangers…

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Maritime Employee Injuries Versus Cruise Ship Injuries

There are lots of legal guidelines, statutes plus precedents which will are relevant specifically to maritime law. There are actually…

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    • Common Offshore Accidents
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    • Oil Rig Workers
    • Military Sealift Command
    • Maritime Piracy
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    • General Maritime Law
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    • Maritime Acts
    • Admiralty Extension Act
    • Defense Base Act
    • DOHSA
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    • OCSLA
    • Public Vessels Act
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    • Arthur L. Schechter
    • Adam J. Rosenfeld
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