Texas and other Gulf states provide easy access to cruise ships for fun and relaxing vacations. Yet, there are times when passengers could be involved in offshore
Maritime law requires shipowners to pay maintenance and cure benefits to their workers injured on navigable waters. This ancient law of the sea provides a very basic
Those who work and travel on ocean-going vessels may be surprised to discover that criminal activity is a serious problem at sea, just as it is on
With thousands of passengers on board, today’s cruise ships almost resemble floating cities. These are boats so big that they provide everything you could ever want, from
Maritime workers must face hazardous conditions on a daily basis. To add to this, working at sea can also result in exposure to harmful chemicals, which can
The purpose of maritime law is to govern private, international, and domestic nautical matters. More specifically, these laws protect maritime workers who have sustained injuries and allow
Modern Maritime Law is an interesting combination of some of the oldest seafaring standards imaginable and new regulations that were necessitated as the industry changed over time.
Deckhands are essential to the smooth operation of a vessel, but the duties of a deckhand can put them in harm’s way. Working in the open with
Jonathan S. Harris and Matthew Shaffer are board certified personal injury trial lawyers prepared to take on your case.