Union Membership & Maintenance and Cure: What You Should Know
In maritime law, any maritime worker injured or made ill by an accident on the job has the legal right…
Common Causes of Injuries Upon Offshore Rigs
Many of our petroleum energy needs are met from offshore oil rigs and the workers who work on these rigs…
Timeline of a Personal Injury Case
You’ve suffered an injury. What do you do now? Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a…
Jones Act: What You Should Know
Maritime Laws provide a variety of protections for seamen in the service of a vessel. One such protection is covered…
Annual Report Shows Drop In Maritime Piracy In 2014
Around the world, maritime piracy dropped to its lowest level in 8 years in 2014, according to an annual report…
Barge Accident in Florida Leaves 1 Dead
One man was killed and two others were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after a barge broke in half…
Captain Dies, 3 Crewmembers Rescued After Tugboat Sinks Off Fire Island In New York
A tugboat captain died and three crewmembers were rescued in March when the vessel sank off New York’s Fire Island….
Search Ends For Crewmember Missing After Tugboat Sinks In Mississippi River
One crewmember was missing after a tugboat capsized and sank Saturday morning on the Mississippi River. The U.S. Coast Guard…