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- A Guide to the 4 Pillars of Maritime Law
June 26, 2022
Read MoreMaritime law is both national and international in nature. While almost every country with access to navigable waters will have their own maritime laws, countries have come together to establish international treaties to help provide some basic standards of maritime law. Having international maritime laws facilitates a global economy by enabling safe, efficient shipping all […]
- A Guide to Maritime Law Enforcement in the US
June 24, 2022
Read MoreWhile maritime law often deals with civil matters between private parties, it also includes laws and regulations that parties who operate on navigable waters are expected to follow or otherwise be subject to criminal penalties, such as fines, asset forfeiture, or even prison time. You may have many questions about how maritime law enforcement in […]
- OSHA Guidelines
October 13, 2017
Read MoreThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has deemed shipyard work to be an extremely dangerous occupation, recording more than twice the number of reported injuries in shipyard workers as among the general construction business. OSHA recommends a set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines to help reduce the risk of serious injury or death […]
- Filing A Jones Act Seaman Lawsuit Against An Employer
October 13, 2017
Read MoreSeamen fall under the Jones Act which allows them to sue their employers for negligence and seek damages for wage loss, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Workers’ compensation does not pay for pain and suffering. Harbor workers assigned to vessels owned by their employers such as tug boats, workboats, barges, and floating cranes, can […]
- Maintenance And Cure
October 13, 2017
Read MoreWhile a seaman is out of work due to a work-related injury, he/she is entitled to receive maintenance payments. Maintenance payments are a living allowance paid to the seaman to replace lost wages until he reaches his point of full recovery or maximum medical improvement. Under the Jones Act, the employer must also pay for […]