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Houston Maritime Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers

We’re proud to share the news that Houston maritime attorney Matthew Shaffer have been selected for inclusion in the 2014…

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Cruise Ship Accident Leaves 1 Crewmember Dead, 1 Injured

A cruise ship accident on the Coral Princess in Colon, Panama, left one crewmember dead and another injured. The accident…

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172 Cruise Passengers, Crew Sickened with Norovirus

After 28 days at sea and 172 people falling ill with norovirus, the cruise ship Crown Princess docked in California…

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Court Opinion Paves Way for Medical Negligence Claims Against Cruise Ship

Injuries and illness are common occurrences on cruise ships. If you catch the flu or break a bone, your first…

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4-year-old Nearly Drowns on Royal Caribbean Cruise

A near-drowning incident Saturday on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has left a 4-year-old boy in critical condition. The child,…

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Tugboat Sinks Off Hawaii With 75,000 Gallons Of Diesel

The Nalani, a 95-foot tugboat, sank last week off the coast of Oahu while carrying 75,000 gallons of fuel. The…

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6 Dead, Captain Under Scrutiny After Cruise Ship Crash

Six people are dead and a cruise liner captain is being held on suspected manslaughter after the ship struck rocks…

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16 Confirmed Dead In Crash Of Italian Cruise Ship

Another body was found Tuesday, bringing the death toll in the Costa Concordia crash to 16. At least six of…

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  • Offshore Accidents
    • Common Offshore Accidents
    • Common Maritime Injuries
    • Dredge Worker Injuries
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    • 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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