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What Maritime Accidents Are Covered by Jones Act Claims?

When a maritime worker is injured on a ship or platform, they are generally not eligible for workers compensation. Maritime…

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Emotional Injuries Under the Jones Act

The Jones Act is maritime law that protects workers on US flagged ships if they are injured or become ill…

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Common Occupational Diseases of Jones Act Seamen

Maritime workers commonly develop an occupational illness during the course of their career at sea. While most maritime workers are…

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Lack of Medical Equipment on Vessels: Know Your Rights

When maritime workers are injured at sea, shipowners have a duty to provide prompt and adequate medical care. If a…

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Negligence from a Maritime Coworker: Understand Your Rights Under the Jones Act

Working as a seaman comes with a high risk of injury, illness, and fatality. Suffering any of these dangers due…

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Understanding PTSD and the Jones Act

Maritime workers who have experienced traumatic events can develop PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The impact of this illness…

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4 Most Frequent Jones Act Mistakes to Avoid

The Jones Act, or Merchant Marine Act of 1920, not only protects the US maritime industry, but it protects the…

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What Dredge Workers Should Know About the Jones Act

Dredge workers are essential to the maritime industry, keeping waterways navigable and shipping lanes open. Prior to 2005, it was…

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Jonathan S. Harris and Matthew D. Shaffer are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Other attorneys are not board certified. Principal office is located in Houston, Texas.

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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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