Maritime Employment Laws to Know If You’ve Been Injured
As an employee of the maritime industry, you have multiple options when it comes to obtaining financial compensation for injuries…
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Know Your Rights: FAQs About the Jones Act
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a federal statute providing legal rights to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What is Contributory Negligence?
When it comes to injury law, the concept of negligence is one of the most important legal principles at work….
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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…
