Most Offshore Oil Rig Fires and Gas Explosions Are Preventable
Two of the biggest threats to oil rig workers are fires and gas explosions. Fires and gas explosions have occurred…
What is DOHSA?
Anyone who has arrived on this website probably knows already that maritime employment is extremely hazardous. Offshore and maritime personnel…
Compensation Benefits: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
What are maritime injuries? A maritime employee is defined as any individual who works either on the water (a seaman,…
The 1920 Merchant Marine Act and Injured Workers
In 1920 Congress passed the Merchant Marine Act. This act has become to be known today as the Jones Act….
What Is the Maritime Administration (MARAD)?
It’s certainly not a radical statement to say that the maritime sector in the United States plays an essential role…
Protecting Your Rights Under the Jones Act
In 1920, the U.S. Congress passed the Merchant Act of 1920. This act has come to be known as the…
Is Maritime Piracy Still a Thing?
For centuries, pirates have been a cultural institution of sorts, glamorized in classic literature (Treasure Island), the cinema (the Pirates…
Death On the High Seas Act: What Are Your Rights?
When someone dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another, it’s called wrongful death. Their families have the right,…