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The Differences Between Offshore Drilling Platform & Oil Rig Vessel Claims

Offshore energy production is one of the most demanding and hazardous areas of maritime work. Every maritime employee who works…

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Maritime Piracy and Foreign Policy

Piracy is not just a relic of the past or a plotline in a movie. Modern maritime piracy continues to…

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How Negligent Factors Can Lead to Oil Rig Explosions

Oil rig accidents are among the most serious events that can occur in offshore drilling. While an oil rig explosion…

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Can I Register a Grievance Under Maritime Laws?
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Can I Register a Grievance Under Maritime Laws?

If you are employed as a seaman, dockworker, or offshore laborer and have been injured during the course of your…

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The 5 Most Common Toxic Chemical Exposures Maritime Workers Face

Maritime workers face a wide range of potential risks and hazards whether working on oil rigs, cruise ships, cargo ships,…

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Cruise Ship Offshore Accidents and Injuries: Proving Negligence Is Important

Texas and other Gulf states provide easy access to cruise ships for fun and relaxing vacations. Yet, there are times…

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How Long Do Maintenance and Cure Benefits Last?

Maritime law requires shipowners to pay maintenance and cure benefits to their workers injured on navigable waters. This ancient law…

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5 Different Types of Maritime Crimes

Those who work and travel on ocean-going vessels may be surprised to discover that criminal activity is a serious problem…

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  • Offshore Accidents
    • Common Offshore Accidents
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    • Oil Rig Workers
    • Military Sealift Command
    • Maritime Piracy
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    • 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
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