Common Causes of Injuries Upon Offshore Rigs
Many of our petroleum energy needs are met from offshore oil rigs and the workers who work on these rigs…
Maritime Personal Injury Settlements: What You Need to Know
Personal injury settlements relating to maritime law and the Jones Act can result in substantial amounts. In the past, the…
Jones Act: What You Should Know
Maritime Laws provide a variety of protections for seamen in the service of a vessel. One such protection is covered…
What Is the Difference Between Worker’s Compensation and Jones Act Claims?
Two forms of compensation a worker can seek, after being injured on the job, are worker’s compensation and Jones Act…
SMSH Files Jones Act Claim For Injured Seaman
Maritime lawyer Matthew Shaffer, of Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, has filed a Jones Act claim for a client who was…
Court Opinion Paves Way for Medical Negligence Claims Against Cruise Ship
Injuries and illness are common occurrences on cruise ships. If you catch the flu or break a bone, your first…
Foreign Seaman Often Endure Slave-Like Conditions
Roughly one-third of the 20,000 Filipino maritime academy graduates a year use illegal recruiting agencies to gain employment on ships….
Maritime Piracy Drops in 2013
Maritime piracy fell to a six-year low in 2013, according to a report recently released by the International Maritime Bureau….