When you think about maritime accidents and injuries, you might think of major incidents, like the explosion of Deepwater Horizon and other catastrophic events. However, there are
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) was passed by Congress back in 1920. It allows for the surviving family members of a seaman to recover
Maritime law includes several different protections through various laws and acts that contain provisions for how maritime personal injury claims are to be handled. One such act
Maritime employment really isn’t for anyone who needs to work in a relaxing, stress-free environment. This is especially true for maritime personnel who spend their days on
The processes used to get crude oil out of the ground and to refineries involve numerous types of equipment, including drills, pipelines, capping wells, and more. Oil
There are certainly risks involved in working on an offshore drilling platform. This high-paying career carries with it a reputation for being one of the most hazardous
As an employee of the maritime industry, you have multiple options when it comes to obtaining financial compensation for injuries or illnesses you have been afflicted with
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.