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Arthur Schechter Celebrates 50 Years As Maritime Attorney

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On April 27, Arthur Schechter marked his 50th anniversary of helping maritime workers and became the longest practicing plaintiff’s maritime attorney in the nation. Since being licensed

Captain Dies, 3 Crewmembers Rescued After Tugboat Sinks Off Fire Island In New York

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A tugboat captain died and three crewmembers were rescued in March when the vessel sank off New York’s Fire Island. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued the three

Maritime Collisions: Types and Causes

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When two ships collide, the results can be devastating for those aboard and for the environment. As a Jones Act law firm, Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P.,

$2.5M Recovered for Daughter Of Dredge Worker Killed in Delaware Accident

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Matthew Shaffer negotiated a $2.5 million settlement in just 60 days on behalf of the 4-year-old daughter of a crane operator killed in a dredging accident in

Coast Guard Saves 8 From Burning Fishing Boat

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The U.S. Coast Guard recently rescued 8 people from a burning fishing vessel off the coast of Freeport, Texas. Seven adults and 1 child were aboard the

Search Ends For Crewmember Missing After Tugboat Sinks In Mississippi River

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One crewmember was missing after a tugboat capsized and sank Saturday morning on the Mississippi River. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for the worker over

7 Common Injuries for Offshore Workers

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Whether you are working on a ship, in a refinery, or on an offshore drilling rig, there are many dangers on the job in the maritime industry.

Barge Collision In Houston Ship Channel Sparks Vessel Fire

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A collision between two barges in the Houston Ship Channel early Monday morning ignited a fire on one of the vessels and closed the Intracoastal Waterway until

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Arthur Schechter Celebrates 50 Years As Maritime Attorney

Captain Dies, 3 Crewmembers Rescued After Tugboat Sinks Off Fire Island In New York

Maritime Collisions: Types and Causes

$2.5M Recovered for Daughter Of Dredge Worker Killed in Delaware Accident

Coast Guard Saves 8 From Burning Fishing Boat

Search Ends For Crewmember Missing After Tugboat Sinks In Mississippi River

7 Common Injuries for Offshore Workers

Barge Collision In Houston Ship Channel Sparks Vessel Fire

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