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What if My Maritime Employer Won’t Pay for Maintenance and Cure?

Under maritime laws like the Jones Act or maintenance and cure, injured maritime workers are usually entitled to financial compensation…

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What Is “Maintenance” Under Maintenance and Cure?

If you work in the maritime industry, you have probably heard the terms maintenance and cure at some point. These…

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New Maritime Worker? Do You Know What Admiralty Law Is?

All new maritime workers need to know what admiralty law is and how it can protect them should they be…

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6 Benefits of Hiring a Maritime Injury Attorney

Many people are injured working on boats, docks, oil rigs, and drilling platforms each year. Many of these individuals wonder…

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Texas Party Boat Capsizes on Lake Conroe, Killing Elderly Man

Image Source: MRT An elderly man lost his life after a party boat capsized Saturday on Lake Conroe, according to…

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When Does Maritime Law Apply and What Does It Cover?

The Duck Boat accident on Missouri’s Table Rock Lake and the Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico are…

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What Is the Difference Between Admiralty and Maritime Law?

Is there a difference between maritime and admiralty law, and why are these terms often used interchangeably? Historically, these terms…

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What Is International Maritime Law?

International maritime law, also known as the Law of the Sea, refers to the laws used to govern international waters….

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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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