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Third-Party Maritime Injury Claims Explained

Key Takeaways Maritime injury claims are not always limited to an employer. Offshore accidents often involve multiple companies working on…

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Most Common Injuries on Offshore Wind Farms

Offshore wind farms are expanding at a rapid pace, placing more workers in physically demanding offshore roles. Crews routinely handle…

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What Workers Need to Know About Offshore Drilling

If you work in offshore drilling or are considering a career on an oil rig, it’s important to understand the…

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Can You Sue for Emotional Distress at Sea?

Working at sea comes with real risks. Maritime jobs often involve dangerous conditions and high stress. When something goes wrong,…

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Long-Term Effects of Vibration Exposure on Maritime Workers

Long stretches at sea put the body under loads that shore-based jobs rarely replicate. Noise, rotating machinery, heavy weather, and…

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Injured on a Foreign Vessel? Know Your Rights

Key Takeaways Getting hurt while working on a foreign vessel does not automatically mean you are barred from U.S. legal…

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The Role of Marine Biology in Offshore Operations: Why It Matters

Offshore operations take place in complex marine environments where industrial activity and natural systems intersect. Marine biology—the study of living…

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The Role of Safety Inspections in Reducing Engine Room Accidents

Routine safety inspections can prevent engine room accidents and protect maritime workers from injury. The operational center for the ship…

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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
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