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Maritime Personal Injury Settlements: What You Need to Know

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Personal injury settlements relating to maritime law and the Jones Act can result in substantial amounts. In the past, the monetary value of settlements reached between the

Jones Act: What You Should Know

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Maritime Laws provide a variety of protections for seamen in the service of a vessel. One such protection is covered under the Jones Act, which is sometimes

What Is the Difference Between Worker’s Compensation and Jones Act Claims?

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Two forms of compensation a worker can seek, after being injured on the job, are worker’s compensation and Jones Act claims. The key distinction between the two

Debris Cleared From Blown Out Well Off Louisiana Coast

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Debris Cleared From Blown Out Wellhead Off Louisiana Coast Workers have removed the debris from the wellhead of a gas well that blew out July 23 and

172 Cruise Passengers, Crew Sickened with Norovirus

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After 28 days at sea and 172 people falling ill with norovirus, the cruise ship Crown Princess docked in California over the weekend. The ship set sail

Tug and Barge Partially Sank in Houston Ship Channel

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As of 1 p.m. Monday, the Houston Ship Channel has remained closed to ships because two vessels are partially submerged after an incident. The U.S. Coast Guard

Oil and Gas Extraction Companies Aim for Deeper Offshore Operations

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Oil and Gas Extraction Companies Aim for Deeper Offshore Operations Expect significant changes in the offshore drilling industry over the next decade as oil and gas companies

Court Opinion Paves Way for Medical Negligence Claims Against Cruise Ship

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Injuries and illness are common occurrences on cruise ships. If you catch the flu or break a bone, your first stop will likely be the ship’s urgent

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Maritime Personal Injury Settlements: What You Need to Know

Jones Act: What You Should Know

What Is the Difference Between Worker’s Compensation and Jones Act Claims?

Debris Cleared From Blown Out Well Off Louisiana Coast

172 Cruise Passengers, Crew Sickened with Norovirus

Tug and Barge Partially Sank in Houston Ship Channel

Oil and Gas Extraction Companies Aim for Deeper Offshore Operations

Court Opinion Paves Way for Medical Negligence Claims Against Cruise Ship

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