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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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Injuries at Sea: Basic First Response Maritime Workers Should Know

Working in the maritime industry often means strenuous, difficult, and potentially dangerous working conditions. Each year maritime injury law firms…

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Your Legal Rights as a Seaman – a Seaman’s Legal Guide to Maritime Law

The purpose of maritime law is to govern private, international, and domestic nautical matters. More specifically, these laws protect maritime…

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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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Why Do Some Seafarers Quit Their Jobs at Sea?

While maritime workers reap high rewards, and the life of being a seaman is an appealing prospect to many young…

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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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Can “Best Efforts” Provisions Be Enforced in Maritime Contracts?

“Best Efforts” provisions have been a part of contracts between companies and businesses of all sizes in all industries, not…

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What Is the Maritime Collateral-Source Rule Used in Maritime Admiralty Law?

The Maritime Collateral-Source Rule used in Maritime Admiralty Law claims to protect the plaintiff or defendant from experiencing a windfall….

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    • 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
    • Gabriel A. Gonzalez
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