Overview of Maritime Law Employment Legislation
As an employee of the maritime industry, you have multiple options when it comes to obtaining financial compensation for injuries…
Know Your Rights: FAQs About the Jones Act
The Jones Act consists of several vital parts in relation to maritime laws for waters controlled by the United States….
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….