Breaking News: Firefighters Rescue Injured Cargo Worker in Port of Houston
The ship worker somehow became trapped and crushed between several giant rolls of paper on the vessel. The man was…
End of Monsoon Brings Piracy Warning
The Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration and NATO have warned of a possible increase in piracy along the Somali coastline,…
Judge Barbier Appoints SMSH Co-Counsel to Deepwater Horizon Plaintiffs Steering Committee
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. is a firm of aggressive trial lawyers founded by Arthur Schechter in 1964. The Houston-based…
Virginia Teenager Killed in Tow Boat Accident
A family fishing trip turned deadly for a 13-year-old boy in Newport, Virginia last week. The boy was killed in…
Cruise Ship Passenger Safety Tips
It seems like almost weekly we hear about a cruise ship scandal involving a missing passenger, crew member accident or other…
Crewmember Evacuated from Tanker after Suffering Hand Injuries
The US Coast Guard evacuated a crewmember from a tanker 100 miles west of San Diego on Monday. The man,…
What Is The Jones Act And Which Individuals Or Groups Can Claim For Injuries With It
Preceding the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, seamen were in danger of wrong care, consisting of exploitation and heinous working…
Which Workers Can Get Maintenance And Cure Payments
Under the Jones Act, every worker who qualifies as a seaman is eligible to receive maintenance and cure payments after…