Claims Under the Jones Act and General Maritime Law
The Jones Act provides protections to seamen who are injured while in the service of a vessel and who can…
Common Causes of Injuries Upon Offshore Rigs
Many of our petroleum energy needs are met from offshore oil rigs and the workers who work on these rigs…
Maritime Personal Injury Settlements: What You Need to Know
Personal injury settlements relating to maritime law and the Jones Act can result in substantial amounts. In the past, the…
Timeline of a Personal Injury Case
You’ve suffered an injury. What do you do now? Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a…
Jones Act: What You Should Know
Maritime Laws provide a variety of protections for seamen in the service of a vessel. One such protection is covered…
What Is the Difference Between Worker’s Compensation and Jones Act Claims?
Two forms of compensation a worker can seek, after being injured on the job, are worker’s compensation and Jones Act…
Foreign Seaman Often Endure Slave-Like Conditions
Roughly one-third of the 20,000 Filipino maritime academy graduates a year use illegal recruiting agencies to gain employment on ships….
Crewmember’s Legs Amputated in Barge Accident
A crewmember’s legs were amputated after he fell off a barge November 10 near Port Canaveral, Fl. The U.S. Coast…