The Differences Between Offshore Drilling & Oil Rig Vessel Claims
There are differences in maritime laws regarding personal injury claims. Part of the claims process is to determine where the…
Navigating the Jones Act: How an Experienced Jones Act Attorney Can Help
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 was created to help protect and regulate maritime commerce in U.S. controlled waters, as…
What You Need to Understand About Freedom of the Seas
The Freedom of the Seas is an international legal concept regarding non-territorial waters. It allows for ships to navigate the…
LHWCA Benefits vs. State Workers’ Compensation Benefits
The dangers associated with maritime employment are well documented. Personnel in this industry are consistently exposed to numerous threats to…
The Psychological Hazards of Longshoreman Work
If you’ve suffered injuries—physical or psychological—because of your work as a longshoreman, contact an experienced longshoremen attorney at Maintenance and…
Your Rights as a Longshoreman
If you or a loved one works as a longshoreman, you already know that such workers face risks that simply…
10 Facts About Oil Rig Accidents That Will Give You Goosebumps
Working offshore on oil rigs and platforms presents increased risks for workplace injuries and even deaths. As the oil industry…
Most Offshore Oil Rig Fires and Gas Explosions Are Preventable
Two of the biggest threats to oil rig workers are fires and gas explosions. Fires and gas explosions have occurred…