The Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides protections for maritime workers who are not defined as seamen under the Jones Act. The LHWCA also helps

Jones Act claims allow seaman the right to receive various forms of compensation when they are injured while in the service of a vessel. The question as

In legal terms, duty of care means that a person must take reasonable steps to make sure their actions keep others around them safe. Being negligent in

The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) was created in 1953 to extend certain protections to offshore lands within a distance of three miles. The OCSLA was

If you work in offshore drilling or are interested in pursuing a career as an oil rig employee, it’s important that you know the risks involved and

There are specific types of workers’ compensation programs for defense contractors in the service of a government vessel, military vessels, military bases, or other such government and

If you are a maritime worker, offshore oil rig worker, seaman or seawoman, or even a passenger onboard a cruise ship, you could have certain legal rights

Those of us employed in the maritime industry know that it’s difficult and sometimes dangerous work. You need a hazard-free environment to stay safe, and you need