Head injuries commonly occur in the maritime industry and can cause life-threatening and life-changing injuries. Accidental head trauma can lead to serious medical complications that can be
The Military Sealift Command is responsible for all Department of Defense (DOD) transport of ocean cargo. The fleet of Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels are either owned
Maintenance and cure benefits are a legal right of maritime workers who work in service of a vessel. Unlike the Jones Act, maintenance and cure coverage is
Maritime law provides maintenance and cure benefits for those injured at sea or in service to a vessel. Maintenance payments cover housing and basic utilities, while cure
The Jones Act and maintenance and cure are maritime laws that provide compensation to workers injured in service to a vessel. If a loved one or you
When someone sustains a maritime injury while working in service of a vessel, they are usually entitled to maintenance and cure, which includes medical treatments, but many
A maritime lawyer specializes in maritime law, including admiralty law and international maritime law. In addition, maritime lawyers can practice law in specific areas, such as assisting
The United States Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is designed to help injured maritime workers receive fair compensation and coverage of their expenses due to a
Jonathan S. Harris and Matthew Shaffer are board certified personal injury trial lawyers prepared to take on your case.