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Maritime Workers Suffer Slip and Fall Injuries

Maritime workers perform their duties in an unusually dangerous environment, with constantly moving decks and equipment, wet stairs and walkways,…

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5 Entry Level Maritime Jobs

A desk job isn’t for everyone. Lots of us seek out different environments where our careers can flourish. You might…

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What You Should Know Before Becoming a Maritime Worker

Many men and women feel the call of the sea and wonder how to join the industries of ocean shipping,…

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Coronavirus and Maritime Workers: What You Need to Know

Since the advent of the novel coronavirus, many in the maritime community have been hit hard by closed ports and…

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What Is the Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens Act?

Maritime law is a tricky business. Ships have been around for much longer than cars and planes, and so, too,…

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What Workers Need to Know About Offshore Drilling

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What You Need to Know About Maritime Defense Contractor Injuries Compensation

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Maritime Injuries: How to Know if You Have a Case

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  • Offshore Accidents
    • Common Offshore Accidents
    • Common Maritime Injuries
    • Dredge Worker Injuries
    • Cruise Ship Injuries
    • Oil Rig Explosions
    • Oil Rig Workers
    • Military Sealift Command
    • Maritime Piracy
  • Maritime Laws
    • General Maritime Law
    • Maintenance & Cure
    • Maritime Acts
    • Admiralty Extension Act
    • Defense Base Act
    • DOHSA
    • Jones Act
    • LHWCA
    • OCSLA
    • Public Vessels Act
  • Attorneys
    • Matthew D. Shaffer
    • Jonathan Harris
    • Arthur L. Schechter
    • Adam J. Rosenfeld
    • Cynthia Huerta
    • Laura De La Cruz
    • Gabriel A. Gonzalez
  • Results
  • Reviews
  • About Us
    • About Our Firm
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