The Differences Between Offshore Drilling & Oil Rig Vessel Claims
There are differences in maritime laws regarding personal injury claims. Part of the claims process is to determine where the…
Navigating the Jones Act: How an Experienced Jones Act Attorney Can Help
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 was created to help protect and regulate maritime commerce in U.S. controlled waters, as…
Contributory Negligence and Its Relationship to Maintenance and Cure Claims
Contributory negligence is a concept used to determine the extent to which people contributed to their personal injuries during an…
4 Steps to Filing a Maintenance and Cure Claim
No occupation is completely devoid of threats to physical safety—even office workers have to contend with carpal tunnel syndrome and…
Shocking Hazards Faced by Maritime Workers
Maritime workers face a wide range of potential hazards in the job place every single day. All employers have a…
What is Contributory Negligence?
When it comes to injury law, the concept of negligence is one of the most important legal principles at work….
What You Need to Understand About Freedom of the Seas
The Freedom of the Seas is an international legal concept regarding non-territorial waters. It allows for ships to navigate the…
LHWCA Benefits vs. State Workers’ Compensation Benefits
The dangers associated with maritime employment are well documented. Personnel in this industry are consistently exposed to numerous threats to…