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What Benefits Can Maritime Workers Receive for Shoulder Injuries?

Working in the maritime industry puts a great deal of strain on the body. Shoulder injuries are one of the most common complaints among maritime workers. An unfortunate reality is that many maritime...

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Common Mistakes with Jones Act Claims: How to Navigate the Legal Waters

The Jones Act, formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a crucial piece of legislation that grants certain protections and benefits to maritime workers in the United States. Designed to...

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Punitive Damages under Maritime Law

Maritime law, often referred to as admiralty law, governs various legal matters concerning maritime activities, including shipping, navigation, and maritime commerce. One crucial aspect of maritime...

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Dredger Incidents, Injuries, and Your Rights

Dredgers play a vital role in maintaining navigable waterways, expanding ports, and reclaiming land from the sea. These heavy-duty vessels are equipped with powerful machinery designed to remove...

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What is The Jones Act?

The maritime industry plays a vital role in global commerce and transportation, connecting nations through vast networks of seafaring vessels. However, this industry’s inherently hazardous nature...

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A Guide to Filing a Jones Act Claim

The Jones Act, formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a crucial piece of legislation that provides protection and legal remedies to seamen who sustain injuries while working aboard...

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When Can Maritime Workers File a Claim for Back Injuries?

Maritime workers face unique challenges and risks in their line of work, often requiring them to perform physically demanding tasks in demanding environments. Among the various injuries that can occur...

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The Risk of Maritime Incidents in Ports and Terminals

Ports and terminals serve as crucial hubs for global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and commodities across the world’s oceans. While these maritime facilities are essential for the global...

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The Jones Act and Negligence: Protecting Maritime Workers’ Rights

The maritime industry plays a pivotal role in global trade, transporting goods and people across the world’s waters. This industry also provides more than two million jobs. Unfortunately, the maritime...

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Hypothermia Risk Increases with Time in Water

A recent report from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), an organization in the United Kingdom, is shining light on the dangers of hypothermia in the maritime industry. The new report...

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