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- Key Legal Considerations in Ship Accident Claims
March 10, 2025
Read MoreShip accidents are an unfortunate but frequent reality in the maritime industry. Whether it involves cargo ships, passenger vessels, or fishing boats, these accidents can lead to devastating consequences. Legal claims related to ship accidents are complex, and understanding the key legal considerations is crucial for anyone involved in such a case. Understanding Ship Accident […]
- Defense Base Act Coverage for Overseas Maritime Workers
February 01, 2025
Read MoreWhat is the Defense Base Act? If you are injured while working overseas at a military or government facility, what steps can you take to recover compensation? Your first step is to schedule a free legal consultation with a California Defense Base Act lawyer. You may recover workers’ compensation benefits under the Defense Base Act […]
- What Are the Legal Rights of Tugboat Workers After an Accident?
January 01, 2025
Read MoreIncreased Danger Means Increased Workers’ Rights Working on a tugboat is no easy endeavor. In fact, statistics consistently show that this job and others like it are among the most dangerous in America. When someone suffers an injury or death in this line of work, the options available to survivors may not be clear. Fortunately, […]
- Legal Steps for Filing a Jones Act Claim After a Seaman Accident
December 08, 2024
Read MoreAre You a Seaman Who Has Been Injured While Working? Working at sea can be one of the hardest yet most liberating jobs a person can have! The freedom a person feels working on a ship, the salty air blasting them in the face, their muscles aching every night, it can all be exhilarating. And […]
- What Are Your Legal Rights After a Port Truck Accident?
December 01, 2024
Read MoreHave You Been Hit by a Truck? No one wants to deal with a car accident. The tedium that comes with the aftermath is enough to make a person shudder. When you deal with insurance and claims against an individual, you may feel like you have to jump through hoops just to get anything done. […]
- What Legal Remedies Are Available to Injured Dockyard Workers?
October 01, 2024
Read MoreDockyard workers are an essential part of the supply chain. From loading and offloading cargo to mooring ships, they ensure transport operations run smoothly and safely. Any job dealing with heavy equipment and vehicles is inherently dangerous and working on the docks is no exception. Dockyard workers face a variety of potential hazards including injuries […]
- What Protection Does the Jones Act Provide to Injured Seamen?
September 02, 2024
Read MoreWhat Are Your Rights If You Are Injured While Working as a Seaman? Seamen – the workers on transport ships and other boats and ships – are injured on the job far too frequently. If you are injured as a seaman and your employer’s negligence is a contributing factor – now or in the future […]
- How Can Barge Workers Claim Compensation After an Accident?
August 14, 2024
Read MoreI’ve Been Injured Working on a Barge, Can I Legally Get Needed Compensation? As a maritime worker working on a fishing vessel, barge, etc., there’s always a chance you would be hurt and, at times, seriously injured or killed. Some injuries are minor, such as a sprain, but many maritime accidents are severe and can […]
- Navigating the Public Vessels Act – What Workers Need to Know
July 05, 2024
Read MoreWhat is the Public Vessels Act? The Public Vessels Act (PVA) is a federal law that provides a legal avenue for individuals who have been injured while working on a public vessel. A public vessel is defined as any vessel owned or operated by the United States government, excluding vessels that are operated by the […]
- Understanding Your Rights Under the Jones Act: A Guide for Injured Seamen
June 22, 2024
Read MoreHow Does the Jones Act Safeguard the Rights of Injured Seamen? The Jones Act, more formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a pivotal piece of legislation providing comprehensive protections and rights to seamen injured while performing their duties on navigable waters. This federal law is designed to ensure that maritime workers […]
