Aug 15, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
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 sediment, silt, and debris from the bottom of water bodies, ensuring safe...
Jul 26, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
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 safeguard the rights of seamen injured while working aboard vessels,...
Jun 23, 2023 | Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, provides crucial protections for maritime workers who are injured while performing their duties. If you work in the maritime industry and have suffered an injury or illness while on the job, understanding...
Apr 11, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
The maritime industry has many hazards and risks for workers in many occupations. Unfortunately, sometimes negligent or careless employers are the cause of accidents, injuries, and even deaths. When a maritime worker dies as a result of employer negligence, their...
Mar 22, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Uncategorized, Workplace Accident
If you are a seafarer that has been injured while working, you may have heard about the Jones Act. This federal law helps seafarers recover compensation for injuries sustained while working. However, you may have many questions about how the Jones Act works and what...
