Working offshore on oil rigs and platforms presents increased risks for workplace injuries and even deaths. As the oil industry continues to expand its drilling operations and
What are maritime injuries? A maritime employee is defined as any individual who works either on the water (a seaman, such as a ship's captain or crew
In 1920 Congress passed the Merchant Marine Act. This act has become to be known today as the Jones Act. The act contains federal laws which govern
It’s certainly not a radical statement to say that the maritime sector in the United States plays an essential role in the maintenance of the nation’s economy
In 1920, the U.S. Congress passed the Merchant Act of 1920. This act has come to be known as the Jones Act. It contains specific provisions which
For centuries, pirates have been a cultural institution of sorts, glamorized in classic literature (Treasure Island), the cinema (the Pirates of the Caribbean movies), and various other
When someone dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another, it’s called wrongful death. Their families have the right, under various state laws, to sue the
Earlier this year (2017), new polar water regulations were rolled out that will affect the shipping industry and ships operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters. These waters
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