What Maritime Accidents Are Covered by Jones Act Claims?
When a maritime worker is injured on a ship or platform, they are generally not eligible for workers compensation. Maritime…
What Happens After a Maritime Injury Is Reported?
Workers in the maritime industry are essential to moving cargo, fishing, dredging, and even national defense as part of the…
Emotional Injuries Under the Jones Act
The Jones Act is maritime law that protects workers on US flagged ships if they are injured or become ill…
What Causes Maritime Shoulder Injuries?
Shoulder injuries are common in the maritime industry. Most of these fall into one of two categories, shoulder injuries caused…
A Guide to Proving a Maritime Injury Claim
Proving your maritime injury claim in court can be more challenging than a normal personal injury case. If you are…
Commercial Fish Processing Equipment Accidents
The commercial fishing industry employs more than five million people around the world, and the U.S. is a major player…
Maritime Accidents: Lost Limbs and Amputation
A traumatic amputation injury is one of the most life altering events that a person can experience. Lost limbs like…
Common Occupational Diseases of Jones Act Seamen
Maritime workers commonly develop an occupational illness during the course of their career at sea. While most maritime workers are…