Everything You Need to Know About Maritime Head Injuries
Head injuries commonly occur in the maritime industry and can cause life-threatening and life-changing injuries. Accidental head trauma can lead…
7 Common Military Sealift Command Injuries
The Military Sealift Command is responsible for all Department of Defense (DOD) transport of ocean cargo. The fleet of Military…
What Is Not Covered Under Maintenance and Cure?
Maintenance and cure benefits are a legal right of maritime workers who work in service of a vessel. Unlike the…
Maritime Injury Pay Advances vs. Maintenance and Cure
Maritime law provides maintenance and cure benefits for those injured at sea or in service to a vessel. Maintenance payments…
What Is Considered “Maintenance” Under Maintenance and Cure?
The Jones Act and maintenance and cure are maritime laws that provide compensation to workers injured in service to a…
Can I Choose My Own Doctor Under Maintenance and Cure?
When someone sustains a maritime injury while working in service of a vessel, they are usually entitled to maintenance and…
What Does a Maritime Lawyer Do?
A maritime lawyer specializes in maritime law, including admiralty law and international maritime law. In addition, maritime lawyers can practice…
What Is the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act?
The United States Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is designed to help injured maritime workers receive fair compensation and…