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Maritime workers who are injured while performing their job functions have access to various protections under maritime laws. One such protection is the Admiralty Extension Act (AEA).
Photo credit: AP A duck boat that was carrying tourists on Table Rock Lake in Branson, MO capsized and sank Thursday evening after it was hit with
The Suits in Admiralty Act (SAA) was passed by the United States Congress in 1920 in order to provide remedies for those injured due to negligence that
There are many maritime laws that protect workers on vessels in coastal and international waters. For those who work on stationary ocean structures, usually in the oil
A tow travelling down the Mississippi River Thursday came to halt after one of its front barges collided with the Old Highway 80 Bridge. The tow, at the
The Jones Act consists of several vital parts in relation to maritime laws for waters controlled by the United States. You may also hear of the laws
There are differences in maritime laws regarding personal injury claims. Part of the claims process is to determine where the accident and injury occurred. Based on this
Jonathan S. Harris and Matthew Shaffer are board certified personal injury trial lawyers prepared to take on your case.