Getting Familiar with the Jones Act
Under the Jones Act, injured maritime workers have the right to compensation. That wasn’t always true. Once upon a time,…
The Severity of Maritime Piracy Crimes
Pirates—those much-romanticized scourges of centuries past—are still very much with us today, as viewers of the nightly news can attest….
Navigating Your LHWCA Injury Claim
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, or LHWCA, provides compensation to a select group of maritime workers in the…
A Maritime Worker’s Rights and the LHWCA
The LHWCA (Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act) is the lifeline of many maritime workers injured on the job. Most injured…
Looking Back at The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Although it’s been seven years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the environmental and human devastation may linger for generations….
The Longshore & Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act
If you are a maritime worker, it is important that you are informed about the Longshore & Harbor Worker’s Compensation…
2017 Oil Prices, Rig County & the Economic Impact
How oil prices rise and fall is one of the many ways to determine the rate of economic growth. Oil…
Should I Hire a Maritime Lawyer?
When an injury occurs aboard a ship, it is common for ship vessel employees to overlook maritime law. Many accidents…