Injured While on a Cruise Ship? You May Have a Personal Injury Claim
More and more people and families are discovering the fun and excitement of cruise ship vacations. They can board a…
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Thousands of barrels of gas leaking into the Houston Ship Channel after major barge collision
A tugboat pushing two barges collided with a 755- foot tanker Friday afternoon near Bayport, Texas, resulting in an estimated…
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What Is the Cabotage Provision of the Jones Act?
The Cabotage Provision of the Jones Act specifies detailed regulations on how passengers and goods are moved to and from…
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How the Jones Act in the Gulf Coast Affects Non-U.S. Vessels
The Jones Act has been around since 1920 and governs several aspects of U.S. waters. It even has provisions which…
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Longshore Disability Benefits: Who Qualifies?
Longshore and harbor workers who are injured while at work may be protected under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation…
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SMSH Legal makes the 2019 Best Lawyers List!
Partners Arthur Schechter and Matthew Shaffer of SMSH Legal were included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© 2019. Schechter was recognized in the…
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What Is the Admiralty Extension Act?
Maritime workers who are injured while performing their job functions have access to various protections under maritime laws. One such…
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17 dead after Missouri duck boat capsizes
Photo credit: AP A duck boat that was carrying tourists on Table Rock Lake in Branson, MO capsized and sank…
