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What You Need to Understand About Freedom of the Seas

Posted in Jones Act, Maritime Piracy

The Freedom of the Seas is an international legal concept regarding non-territorial waters. It allows for ships to navigate the open seas freely without any restrictions in

LHWCA Benefits

LHWCA Benefits vs. State Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Posted in Jones Act

The dangers associated with maritime employment are well documented. Personnel in this industry are consistently exposed to numerous threats to their physical and mental health, from hypothermia

Dangers of Shipyard Work

The Psychological Hazards of Longshoreman Work

Posted in Jones Act

If you’ve suffered injuries—physical or psychological—because of your work as a longshoreman, contact an experienced longshoremen attorney at Maintenance and Cure to explore your legal options. Longshoremen

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Your Rights as a Longshoreman

Posted in Jones Act, Maritime Piracy

If you or a loved one works as a longshoreman, you already know that such workers face risks that simply aren't present in most other industries. From

10 Facts About Oil Rig Accidents Infographic

10 Facts About Oil Rig Accidents That Will Give You Goosebumps

Posted in Jones Act, Maritime Piracy

Working offshore on oil rigs and platforms presents increased risks for workplace injuries and even deaths. As the oil industry continues to expand its drilling operations and

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Most Offshore Oil Rig Fires and Gas Explosions Are Preventable

Posted in General, Jones Act

Two of the biggest threats to oil rig workers are fires and gas explosions. Fires and gas explosions have occurred for a number of different reasons, including

Issue of Contributory Negligence

What is DOHSA?

Posted in General, Jones Act, News

Anyone who has arrived on this website probably knows already that maritime employment is extremely hazardous. Offshore and maritime personnel are routinely exposed to a shockingly wide

Compensation Benefits for Maritime Employees

Compensation Benefits: Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Posted in Jones Act, Maritime Piracy

What are maritime injuries? A maritime employee is defined as any individual who works either on the water (a seaman, such as a ship's captain or crew

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