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Severity of Maritime Piracy Crimes
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What’s Maritime Piracy And Can A Victim Take Legal Action As A Result Of It?

Maritime piracy has been a serious matter challenging the international sphere and global sectors for centuries. The pirates are no…

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Contributing Factors for Drilling Rig Injuries, According to Houston Offshore Injury Lawyers

When we speak of natural gas and oil, its rich deposits can be found underneath the soil. But the highly…

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Technology Increasing Distractions On Vessels

Maritime attorneys are concerned by the rising number of maritime accidents that show a correlation between increased access to technology…

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Crew Member On Freighter Hurt Off Coast Of California

A crew member was airlifted by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter after suffering injuries on a freighter last week. The…

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Jones Act

When Will I Need A Jones Act Lawyer?

For the bulk of laborers who are injured in the course of their work on a vessel, the advisable course…

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2 Cruise Ship Passengers Evacuated After Falling Ill

Recently, two passengers from two different cruise ships were evacuated after falling ill. One passenger, aboard the Royal Caribbean ship…

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Maritime Accident In Russia Blamed On Captain Errors

Russian officials say captain’s errors are to blame for an Indonesia-flagged vessel sinking in the Sea of Okhotsk. Safety regulation…

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Research Shows Stem Cells From Dental Pulp May Help Spinal Cord Injuries

Using stem cells obtained from tooth pulp, Japanese researchers have successfully treated spinal cord injuries in rats. Clinical trials for…

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  • Offshore Accidents
    • Common Offshore Accidents
    • Common Maritime Injuries
    • Dredge Worker Injuries
    • Cruise Ship Injuries
    • Oil Rig Explosions
    • Oil Rig Workers
    • Military Sealift Command
    • Maritime Piracy
  • Maritime Laws
    • 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
    • Cynthia Huerta
    • Laura De La Cruz
    • Gabriel A. Gonzalez
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