Maritime Accidents: Lost Limbs and Amputation
A traumatic amputation injury is one of the most life altering events that a person can experience. Lost limbs like…
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Common Occupational Diseases of Jones Act Seamen
Maritime workers commonly develop an occupational illness during the course of their career at sea. While most maritime workers are…
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SS&H Named in U.S. News “Best Law Firms” 2023 Awards
Schechter, Shaffer and Harris, L.L.P.—Maintenance and Cure—has been named in the 2023 edition of “Best Law Firms” published by U.S….
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Common Injury Risks During Lifeboat Drills
All large ships are required to carry lifeboats, to safely hold passengers and crew in the event the ship is…
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Lack of Medical Equipment on Vessels: Know Your Rights
When maritime workers are injured at sea, shipowners have a duty to provide prompt and adequate medical care. If a…
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10 Most Common Dredge Worker Injuries
Have you been injured while working on a dredger ship? Dredging vessels use power mechanical equipment, high pressure water, and…
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What To Do When Your Employer Fails To Report an Injury
Although working as a seaman on a ship or any type of maritime vessel can be a lucrative profession, it…
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Negligence from a Maritime Coworker: Understand Your Rights Under the Jones Act
Working as a seaman comes with a high risk of injury, illness, and fatality. Suffering any of these dangers due…
