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Union Membership & Maintenance and Cure: What You Should Know

Posted in General, Jones Act, News

In maritime law, any maritime worker injured or made ill by an accident on the job has the legal right to be compensated, no matter what happened

Common Causes of Injuries Upon Offshore Rigs

Posted in General, Jones Act, News

Many of our petroleum energy needs are met from offshore oil rigs and the workers who work on these rigs daily. Unfortunately, working offshore presents itself with

Timeline of a Personal Injury Case

Posted in General, News

You’ve suffered an injury. What do you do now? Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit, but how do you

Jones Act: What You Should Know

Posted in General, Jones Act, News

Maritime Laws provide a variety of protections for seamen in the service of a vessel. One such protection is covered under the Jones Act, which is sometimes

Annual Report Shows Drop In Maritime Piracy In 2014

Posted in Maritime Piracy, News

Around the world, maritime piracy dropped to its lowest level in 8 years in 2014, according to an annual report from London-based group the International Maritime Bureau.

Barge Accident in Florida Leaves 1 Dead

Posted in General, Jones Act, News

One man was killed and two others were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after a barge broke in half and sank in Florida’s Fort Pierce Inlet

Captain Dies, 3 Crewmembers Rescued After Tugboat Sinks Off Fire Island In New York

Posted in General, Jones Act, News

A tugboat captain died and three crewmembers were rescued in March when the vessel sank off New York’s Fire Island. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued the three

Search Ends For Crewmember Missing After Tugboat Sinks In Mississippi River

Posted in Jones Act, News

One crewmember was missing after a tugboat capsized and sank Saturday morning on the Mississippi River. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for the worker over

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Union Membership & Maintenance and Cure: What You Should Know

Common Causes of Injuries Upon Offshore Rigs

Timeline of a Personal Injury Case

Jones Act: What You Should Know

Annual Report Shows Drop In Maritime Piracy In 2014

Barge Accident in Florida Leaves 1 Dead

Captain Dies, 3 Crewmembers Rescued After Tugboat Sinks Off Fire Island In New York

Search Ends For Crewmember Missing After Tugboat Sinks In Mississippi River

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